Associate Attorney: General Liability Defense

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is recruiting for an Associate Attorney for a well known law firm seeking a motivated, detail-oriented attorney with general liability litigation experience to join their defense team.

The successful candidate will handle a diverse defense caseload including premises liability, product liability and personal injury, with opportunities for direct client interaction, courtroom experience, and growth within a collaborative practice.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in NJ, NYC or PA.
• Experience in general liability, casualty defense, or personal injury defense.

Responsibilities

• Case Management: Handle all aspects of insurance defense and general liability litigation from inception through resolution or trial.
• Pleadings & Motions: Draft persuasive legal documents, including answers, preliminary objections, motions for summary judgment, and discovery requests/responses.
• Depositions: Conduct and defend depositions of plaintiffs, fact witnesses, corporate representatives, and expert witnesses.
• Court Appearances: Represent clients in court for hearings, pre-trial conferences, status conferences, and oral arguments.
• Strategy & Evaluation: Analyze liability, evaluate damages, and formulate clear defense strategies in consultation with senior partners and insurance carriers.
• Client & Carrier Reporting: Maintain regular, clear, and timely reporting to insurance claims adjusters and corporate clients in compliance with billing and reporting guidelines.
• Settlement & Alternative Dispute Resolution: Prepare comprehensive mediation statements, negotiate settlements, and participate in arbitrations or mediations.

Skills

Written & Verbal communication

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Familiarity with local court rules

Insurance defense practices

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bar admission in NJ/NY/PA

Job description

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is recruiting for an Associate Attorney for a well known law firm seeking a motivated, detail-oriented attorney with general liability litigation experience to join their defense team.

The successful candidate will handle a diverse defense caseload including premises liability, product liability and personal injury, with opportunities for direct client interaction, courtroom experience, and growth within a collaborative practice.