Attorney

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP in Philadelphia seeks a defense attorney with 4–7 years of defense experience to handle personal injury and liability claims. The position offers a flexible hybrid schedule, combining remote and in-office work, and opportunities for growth within a nationally recognized civil litigation firm.

The ideal candidate will be licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey (New York a.plus) with strong writing and analytical skills, experience in depositions, court hearings,

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Handle defense litigation from opening to closure for personal injury and liability claims.
• Defend/take depositions of experts, witnesses, and parties.
• Attend court hearings and mediations; participate in trial preparation.

Skills

Defense experience

Written communication

Analytical skills

Deposition handling

Trial preparation

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.