Sr Trial Attorney - Philadelphia

Division or Field Office: Law Division, Claims Legal Department. Work from Philadelphia, PA.

Salary Range: $139,559.00 - $222,932.00. The range represents a national scale; actual salary will depend on role scope, complexity, skills, education, training, credentials, geographic location, and experience. The position may be eligible for an annual bonus payment.

Benefits

• Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents, with coverage beginning on your first day of work.
• Low employee contributions to medical and prescription premiums; Erie currently pays up to 97% of monthly premium costs.
• Traditional pension plan (vested after five years of service).
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match, in addition to the pension.
• Paid time off: vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days, and parental leave.
• Career development: tuition reimbursement for higher education and industry designations.
• Company-paid basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Orthodontic coverage for children and adults.
• Adoption assistance and fertility/infertility coverage.
• Well-being programs and paid volunteer hours for community service.
• Dollar-for-dollar matching of charitable gifts each year.

About the role

Multiple positions are available, based in the Philadelphia Branch Office. Candidates will be considered for Trial Attorney II or Senior Trial Attorney roles, with the level determined by the depth and breadth of qualifications and experience.

Represents Erie Insurance and its insureds in litigated matters in Pennsylvania, handling a diverse caseload involving personal injury, property damage, and other insurance-related disputes. Manages all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.

Responsibilities

• Represents Erie and its insureds in civil litigation from inception through trial and appeal.
• Assesses liability arguments and damages, offering timely insights and recommendations to support effective claims resolution.
• Collaborates with claims professionals, experts, and other stakeholders to ensure effective case management and consistent legal strategy.
• Conducts discovery; takes depositions; prepares witnesses; drafts and argues motions, pleadings, and court filings; attends hearings, pretrial conferences, mediations, settlement conferences, arbitrations, and trials.
• Mentors junior attorneys and contributes to team development through knowledge sharing and collaboration.
• Participates in training and development programs to enhance litigation and trial advocacy skills.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Ten years of civil litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense.
• Admitted to practice, and in good standing, in Pennsylvania.
• Admission to practice in the Federal Courts in Pennsylvania preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Some periodic or overnight travel required.

Skills

• Collaboration
• Cultivates Innovation
• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Ensures Accountability
• Instills Trust
• Nimble Learning
• Optimizes Work Processes
• Self-Development
• Values Diversity

Physical Requirements

• Lifting/moving 0-20 lbs: occasional.
• Lifting/moving 20-50 lbs: occasional.
• Driving: often (20-50%).
• Manual keying/data entry/computer use: often (20-50%).