General Liability 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

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

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Bar dues and CLEs
• In-house mentoring program