Attorney

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid schedule

Job summary

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP in Philadelphia seeks a talented liability defense attorney to join our team, handling complex personal injury and liability matters. The role offers a flexible hybrid schedule combining remote and in-office work. The ideal candidate will have 4–7 years of defense experience, strong writing and analytical skills, and must be licensed to practice in PA/NJ; NY license is a plus. The firm emphasizes mentorship, partnership prospects, and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of defense experience handling personal injury and liability claims.
• Day-to-day litigation responsibilities from opening to closure.
• Experience defending or taking depositions of experts and witnesses.
• Attending hearings, mediations, and participating in trial preparation.
• First-party property and insurance coverage experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage defense matters from inception to resolution.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Take and defend depositions, coordinate with experts and witnesses.
• Represent clients at court hearings and mediations.
• Contribute to trial preparation and strategy.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Analytical abilities

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Join Our Team – Liability Defense Attorney (Philadelphia)

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP – 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.

Butler offers a flexible hybrid schedule, combining remote and in-office work.

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