Attorney

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

Job summary

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP in Philadelphia is seeking a liability defense attorney to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 4–7 years of defense experience handling personal injury and liability claims, and will manage litigation from opening to closure.

You will defend and take depositions of experts, witnesses and parties, attend hearings and mediations, and contribute to trial preparation. A strong writing and analytical skill set is essential.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of defense experience handling personal injury and liability claims.
• Experience managing litigation from opening to closure.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury and liability defense matters from opening to closure.
• Defend and take depositions of experts, witnesses, and parties.
• Attend court hearings, mediations, and participate in trial preparation.
• Contribute to handling first-party property and insurance coverage matters (plus).

Skills

Defense litigation

Deposition handling

Trial preparation

Litigation management

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