Boutique Defense Litigation Attorney - Hybrid, High-Exposure

Orion Placement; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Bonus opportunities

Relocation stipend

Sign-on assistance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Malvern, PA is seeking a litigation attorney to own a sophisticated civil docket. You will work closely with trial attorneys, develop case strategy, and manage files from evaluation through trial.

The role offers a hybrid schedule with remote Mondays and Fridays and in-office collaboration Tue-Thu, with potential relocation or sign-on assistance for the right candidate. Bar admissions in PA and NJ are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of attorney experience with substantive civil litigation exposure.
• Active Pennsylvania and New Jersey bar admission required.
• Ability to independently manage litigation files and competing deadlines.
• Strong legal research, writing, oral advocacy, and communication skills.
• Defense litigation, insurance defense, casualty defense, tort defense, or general liability experience strongly preferred.
• Deposition, mediation, negotiation, and motion practice experience preferred.
• NY bar admission is a plus.
• Strong solo or in-house litigators will also be considered when their experience aligns with the role.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a litigation caseload from initial evaluation through resolution or trial.
• Develop case strategy, investigate claims, assess liability and damages, and advise clients on next steps.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery responses, reports, and other substantive legal documents.
• Take and defend depositions and participate in hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and negotiations.
• Work directly with clients, opposing counsel, experts, witnesses, and insurance professionals.
• Handle sophisticated defense matters involving personal injury, casualty, general liability, catastrophic injury, premises liability, transportation, product liability, and related disputes.
• Identify efficient resolution strategies while preparing cases thoroughly for trial when necessary.
• Collaborate closely with experienced attorneys while maintaining ownership and accountability for assigned matters.

Job description

Confidential Employer in Malvern, PA is seeking a litigation attorney to own a sophisticated civil docket. You will work closely with trial attorneys, develop case strategy, and manage files from evaluation through trial.

The role offers a hybrid schedule with remote Mondays and Fridays and in-office collaboration Tue-Thu, with potential relocation or sign-on assistance for the right candidate. Bar admissions in PA and NJ are required.