Attorney

Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas, Thomas, and Hafer, LLP (TTH) seeks an experienced attorney with expertise in general liability or medical malpractice to represent insurance and corporate clients in general liability matters in our Baltimore, Maryland office. The ideal candidate is a skilled litigator who can manage a caseload independently, deliver strong results, and contribute to the firm's collaborative culture.

The firm values a growth-oriented environment and offers opportunities to work across state and federal

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in good standing in the relevant state(s); additional bar admissions in multiple states is a plus.
• Prior experience in civil litigation defense; general liability experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of general liability defense matters from intake through resolution, including pre-litigation, discovery, motion practice, trial, and appeal as needed.
• Represent clients in state and federal courts, as well as arbitration, administrative, and alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Take and defend depositions and prepare witnesses for testimony.
• Develop and execute case strategy in coordination with clients, adjusters, and defense teams.

Skills

Civil litigation defense

Oral advocacy

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Thomas, Thomas, and Hafer, LLP (TTH) is a regional civil litigation defense law firm established in 1977. Today, the firm has grown to over 200 legal professionals across 13 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. TTH represents a diverse roster of insurance and corporate clients in state and federal courts, as well as in private arbitration, administrative, and alternative dispute resolution forums. The firm handles a wide range of matters, including transportation, professional malpractice, product liability, insurance coverage disputes, commercial and contractual disputes, labor and employment, general liability, municipal law and civil rights, subrogation, and workers' compensation.

Position Overview

TTH is seeking an experienced Attorney with either General Liability or Medical Malpractice to represent insurance and corporate clients in general liability matters in our Baltimore Maryland office. The ideal candidate is a skilled litigator who can manage a caseload independently, deliver strong results for clients, and contribute to the firm's collaborative and growth-oriented culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of general liability defense matters from intake through resolution, including pre-litigation, discovery, motion practice, trial, and appeal as needed.
• Represent clients in state and federal courts, as well as arbitration, administrative, and alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Take and defend depositions and prepare witnesses for testimony.
• Develop and execute case strategy in coordination with clients, adjusters, and defense teams.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in good standing in the relevant state(s); additional bar admissions in the multiple states is a plus.
• Prior experience in civil litigation defense; general liability experience strongly preferred.

TTH is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.