Liability Defense Attorney

Join Our Team – Liability Defense Attorney (Philadelphia)

A nationally recognized, AV-rated civil litigation firm – is seeking a talented defense attorney to join our Philadelphia office. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex and sophisticated matters involving General Liability Defense Litigation.

Firm Overview:
With over four decades of experience and eight offices across the country, Butler is home to approximately 140 attorneys. The firm provides strong career advancement opportunities, including a well-defined path to partnership and potential equity ownership for growth-oriented attorneys. Mentorship programs are also available to all interested lawyers. Butler promotes work-life balance by maintaining a reasonable billable hour requirement and fostering a supportive, positive culture.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong writing and analytical skills and must have the following experience:

• 4-7 years of defense experience handling personal injury and liability claims

• Day-to-day handling of litigation matters from opening to closure

• Defending/taking depositions of experts, fact witnesses, and parties

• Attending court hearings, mediations, and participating in trial preparation

• First-party property and insurance coverage experience a plus.

Qualifications:

• Excellent academic credentials required

• Experience with drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery

• Familiarity with billing practices and reporting guidelines

• Must be licensed and in good standing with the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Bars, and New York Bar license a plus.

We offer:

• Competitive base compensation

• Generous bonus package

• Comprehensive benefits

• Partial remote work flexibility

Salary

• $130,000 - $150,000/year