Litigation Attorney

Defense Attorney

A well-established regional defense firm with over 45 years in practice is seeking an associate attorney with 2-10 years of experience in general liability defense or workers' compensation to join any office including - DC, Philadelphia, Fairfax, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Mount Laurel, Newark, Richmond, Pittsburgh, Allentown, or Harrisburg. This associate will defend insurers, self-insured businesses, and corporate clients across either general liability matters - including premises liability, casualty, and civil litigation - or workers' compensation claims. This position offers hybrid remote flexibility, with appearances required in their respective courts as needed. The firm has built a strong reputation across the Mid-Atlantic region over more than four decades, with a collaborative team culture and dedicated general liability and workers' compensation practice groups in the DC office. Associates benefit from direct mentorship, meaningful courtroom exposure, and a firm committed to professional development at every level.

Hybrid remote flexibility with local court appearances as needed $95,000 - $175,000 base salary, contingent on experience, plus performance-based bonus potential Health, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance and long-term disability coverage 401(k) plan Paid time off Bar dues and CLE coverage In-house mentoring program 1,850 billable-hour requirement

Qualifications

• 2-10 years of general liability or workers' compensation litigation experience in defense
• Active bar license in DC, MD, VA, PA, and/or NJ in good standing
• Strong litigation skills including depositions, discovery, and motions practice
• Strong writing, communication, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage a caseload independently while collaborating with partners and senior attorneys

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of general liability or workers' compensation defense matters from inception through resolution
• Draft and argue motions, conduct depositions, and manage discovery
• Represent clients in state and federal court hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and workers' compensation proceedings
• Communicate directly with clients and advise on risk, exposure, and claims strategy
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues across the DC, MD, and VA offices

For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.