Litigation Attorney

About the role

A well-established regional defense firm with over 45 years in practice is seeking an Associate Attorney with 2-10 years of experience in general liability defense or workers' compensation to join any office including - DC, Philadelphia, Fairfax, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Mount Laurel, Newark, Richmond, Pittsburgh, Allentown, or Harrisburg.

Responsibilities

• Defend insurers, self-insured businesses, and corporate clients across either general liability matters - including premises liability, casualty, and civil litigation - or workers' compensation claims.
• Handle a caseload of general liability or workers' compensation defense matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft and argue motions, conduct depositions, and manage discovery.
• Represent clients in state and federal court hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and workers' compensation proceedings.
• Communicate directly with clients and advise on risk, exposure, and claims strategy.
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues across the DC, MD, and VA offices.

Requirements

• 2-10 years of general liability or workers' compensation litigation experience in defense.
• Active bar license in DC, MD, VA, PA, and/or NJ in good standing.
• Strong litigation skills including depositions, discovery, and motions practice.
• Strong writing, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently while collaborating with partners and senior attorneys.

Qualifications

• Currently authorized to work in the United States.

Skills

• General liability or workers' compensation litigation experience.
• Strong litigation skills.
• Effective communication and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Bar dues and CLEs
• In-house mentoring program

Pay

$95,000 - $175,000 base salary, contingent on experience, plus performance-based bonus potential.

Schedule

Hybrid remote flexibility, with appearances required in their respective courts as needed.