Sr Trial Attorney - Pittsburgh Area

We are only considering US workers for this position. We are unable to offer this position to individuals who will require current or future immigration sponsorship for employment.

Division: Law Division
Department: Claims Legal Department
Location: Pittsburgh Branch Office (Warrendale, PA)

Pay

Salary Range: $139,559.00 - $222,932.00

The salary range is for this level and may vary based on several factors including the scope and complexity of the role, skills, education, training, credentials, location (State) based on geographical differences, and experience of an applicant, as well as the level of the role for which the successful candidate is hired. 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 your first day of work.
• Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums; ERIE currently pays up to 97% of employees’ monthly premium costs.
• Traditional pension plan (vested after five years of service).
• 401(k) with up to 4% contribution match (offered in addition to the pension).
• Paid time off: vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days, and parental leave.
• Career development, including 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.
• Paid volunteer hours for community service.
• Dollar-for-dollar matching of charitable gifts each year.

About the Role

There are multiple positions available, based out of our Pittsburgh Branch Office in Warrendale, PA. The hiring team will consider candidates for Trial Attorney II or Senior Trial Attorney positions. The level offered will be based on the depth and breadth of the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.

Represents ERIE and its insureds in litigated matters in Pennsylvania. Handles 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 presented and offers 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 for testimony; drafts and argues motions, pleadings, and other court filings; and attends court 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.

The duties listed are essential functions of the job. Employees may be required to perform additional duties as requested by their supervisor.

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.
• Admitted to practice, and in good standing, in the Federal Courts in Pennsylvania (preferred).
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Some periodic or overnight travel required.

Skills

• Collaborates
• 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%)