Trial Attorney

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled litigation attorney to join our Philadelphia office handling catastrophic injury and other high exposure defense matters. This is an opportunity for a true litigator who wants meaningful responsibility, sophisticated cases, and real trial exposure. The ideal candidate will have strong courtroom and litigation experience with the ability to independently manage the work-up of complex catastrophic cases from inception through resolution.

This role works directly with the firm's Head of Litigation and one of the nation's top trial attorneys on complex catastrophic-injury and high-stakes litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation fundamentals, real trial experience, and the ability to independently manage the work-up of sophisticated cases from inception through trial preparation.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage catastrophic injury and high exposure litigation matters
• Handle all phases of litigation including pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediations, and trial preparation
• Develop case strategy and work directly with clients, carriers, experts, and witnesses
• Prepare and defend depositions including fact witnesses, corporate representatives, and expert witnesses
• Coordinate complex discovery and expert driven litigation matters
• Draft and argue substantive motions and dispositive briefing
• Assist with trial preparation and courtroom proceedings in high stakes matters
• Maintain strong client communication and provide strategic litigation analysis throughout the life of a case

Qualifications

• Active Pennsylvania Bar admission required
• Strong trial experience and courtroom exposure required
• Experience handling catastrophic injury, high exposure, or complex litigation matters preferred
• Ability to independently work up sophisticated litigation files with minimal supervision
• Strong deposition, motion practice, and case management skills
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and advocacy abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, high level litigation environment

Pay

Competitive compensation package ranging from $200,000 to $225,000+ with flexibility for portable business or unique experience.