Associate Attorney

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Manage files and devise case strategies

• Oversee discovery processes and conduct depositions

• Collaborate with experts

• Maintain communication with clients and carriers

• Handle motion practices and prepare cases for trial

• Create compelling case strategies and achieve results

• Independently oversee court appearances, depositions, motion practices, and trials

• Work in collaboration with attorneys and staff of varying experience levels

• Ensure consistent and professional communication with clients

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with both existing and prospective clients

• Mentor and provide guidance to junior attorneys

• Manage civil defense cases in state and federal courts covering general liability, premises liability, medical malpractice, professional liability, construction defects, product liability, and auto/commercial transportation

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in insurance defense

• Active Pennsylvania Bar license is required

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school

• 1–8 years of substantial litigation experience, including case strategy, depositions, and trial preparation

• Capability to independently manage a full caseload from discovery through trial

• Prior experience in insurance defense is preferred

• Familiarity with litigation timekeeping and billing systems

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

• Self-motivated with strong critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities

• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

• Professional appearance and demeanor are essential

• Dual admission in Pennsylvania and New Jersey is strongly preferred

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual billable hours bonus starting at $10,000, plus $7,500 for each additional tier

• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life insurance coverage, including plans available at no cost to employees

• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the next 4-5%

• Assistance with student loan repayment or a 529 college savings plan, offering $100-$200/month for full-time attorneys after one year with the firm

• Paid parental leave at base salary

• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate

• Extensive in-house training and leadership development opportunities

• Firm-sponsored CLE programs and covered bar license renewal fees

• Flexible vacation policy for attorneys

• Clearly defined pathway to partnership

• Internal diversity and inclusion initiatives, including the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative

• Firm-wide charitable contribution program

• Numerous social and off-site events throughout the year

• Flexible Work Model: options for remote, hybrid, or onsite work available