Senior Counsel

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

📋 Description

• Manage court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials independently.

• Take ownership of cases, formulate strategy, and oversee all responsibilities related to case handling.

• Create engaging themes for cases.

• Oversee discovery processes, substantive motions, mediations, and trial preparations.

• Collaborate with experts.

• Maintain regular and direct communication with clients and insurance carriers.

• Build and nurture relationships with current and prospective clients.

• Work alongside seasoned trial attorneys and colleagues.

• Offer guidance and leadership to junior attorneys.

• Function as part of a team that spans various experience levels.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in insurance defense litigation.

• An active Pennsylvania Bar license is mandatory.

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited institution.

• Extensive experience in managing cases independently.

• Strong skills in discovery, depositions, mediations, and motion practices.

• Familiarity with general liability, premises liability, trucking/commercial auto, professional liability, construction, medical malpractice, or other similar defense matters.

• Previous billing experience is required.

• Experience with time management systems is essential.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Capability to manage full case-handling responsibilities, covering all aspects of discovery and trial.

• Ability to independently devise strategies and advance cases with minimal oversight.

• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Professional appearance and demeanor are expected.

• Strong relationships with clients and carriers are essential.

• Dual admission in Pennsylvania and New Jersey is highly preferred.

• Prior trial experience is strongly preferred.

• Must be collaborative, responsive, and eager to be part of a team.

🏝️ 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 plans available, with options at no cost to employees.

• 401(k) plan featuring 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 ($100-$200 per month for full-time attorneys after one year).

• Paid parental leave at base salary.

• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60.

• Access to an 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.

• Clear pathway to partnership.

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

• Firm-wide charitable giving program.

• A variety of social and off-site events held annually.

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