Associate Attorney

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

📋 Description

• Manage files and formulate case strategies

• Oversee discovery processes and conduct depositions

• Collaborate with experts and maintain communication with clients and insurance carriers

• Handle motion practices and prepare cases for trial

• Create persuasive case strategies and achieve outcomes

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

• Work together with attorneys and staff across all experience levels

• Maintain professional interactions with clients

• Build and strengthen relationships with current and potential clients

• Mentor and guide 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

• Valid Pennsylvania Bar license is mandatory

• Dual admission in Pennsylvania and New Jersey is highly preferred

• Previous billing experience is necessary

• Capability to independently manage and advance case files

• Strong written, analytical, and communication abilities

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

• Active bar license in Pennsylvania is essential

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

• Ability to independently handle a full caseload from discovery to 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 robust critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

• Professional appearance and demeanor are expected

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life insurance, with options available at no employee cost

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

• Student loan repayment assistance or a 529 college savings plan for full-time attorneys after one year with the firm ($100–$200/month)

• Paid parental leave at base salary

• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60

• Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate

• Extensive in-house training and leadership development programs

• Firm-sponsored CLE programs and coverage for 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 giving program

• Numerous social and off-site events throughout the year

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