Civil Litigation Attorney

Goldberg Miller & Rubin; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

HSA/FSA

Voluntary insurances

Annual bonuses

Job summary

Goldberg, Miller & Rubin seeks a civil litigation attorney for our Philadelphia team in the general liability practice. This role allows hybrid/remote work based on experience and entails owning cases from inception to resolution.

We handle automotive and trucking negligence, medical malpractice, toxic torts, and other general liability matters. The firm offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2+ years experience in insurance defense.
• Experience handling depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and complex assignments.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Member in good standing with PA, NJ, or NY bar.
• Ability to manage a large caseload and day-to-day tasks.
• Experience billing for your time.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, correspondence, memoranda, and other documents.
• Record and disseminate information for clients.
• Summarize medical records and highlight important information.
• Write reports to clients on case status and next steps.
• Identify, research, and analyze legal issues and conflicting opinions.
• Take and defend depositions, handle arbitrations, and argue motions.
• Attend in-person and virtual court appearances.
• Provide legal representation to defend complex, high-exposure litigation.
• Explain litigation to clients and stakeholders.
• Move cases toward cost-effective, fair resolutions.
• Juggle multiple assignments and deadlines.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Billing experience

Education

Bar admission (PA/NJ/NY)

Job description

Goldberg, Miller & Rubin is a regional insurance defense law firm with offices in Philadelphia, Manhattan, and North Jersey that has been successfully litigating cases for its clients for close to four decades. We are an aggressive and talented team of trial attorneys who are dedicated to getting the best results for our clients.

We are seeking a civil litigation attorney to join our Philadelphia team in our general liability practice area. This position can be hybrid/remote based on experience.

As one of the region’s prominent civil law firms, we are recognized for our successful representation of individuals and companies facing liability relating to automotive and trucking negligence, medical malpractice, toxic torts, work related accidents, as well various other forms general liability.

Responsibilities

Our attorneys get REAL responsibilities from day one. Talented attorneys get full ownership of a case from inception to resolution meaning they are the point person for the day to day responsibilities and handle all aspects.

• Drafting of pleadings, correspondence, memoranda, and other documents.
• Record and disseminate all information on behalf of the clients.
• Summarize medical records and highlight important information.
• Write reports to clients summarizing the status of the case and the next steps that will be taken.
• Identify, research, and analyze legal issues and conflicting legal opinions.
• Take and defend depositions, handle arbitrations, and argue motions.
• Attend in-person and virtual court appearances.
• Provide legal representation of clients to protect their interests in defense of complex and high exposure litigation.
• Explain litigation to those unfamiliar with the process.
• Take charge of cases to move them toward cost effective, efficient, and fair resolutions.
• Juggle multiple assignments and/or deadlines.

Requirements

• At least 2+ of experience in insurance defense.
• Experience handling depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and other complex assignments.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Member in good standing with the Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and/or New York bar.
• Exhibits good judgment and organizational skills.
• The ability to manage a large caseload and the day-to-day tasks involved within cases.
• A strong desire to learn and grow in their legal profession.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with senior attorneys, partners, staff, clients, opposing counsel, and the court system.
• Experience billing for your time.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Employer-paid life insurance
• HSA, FSA, dependent care, and transportation accounts
• Voluntary insurances
• Annual bonuses

Pay: From $100k/yr

Goldberg, Miller & Rubin is an equal opportunity employer and will make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or other protected status, in accordance with federal, state and local laws. At Goldberg, Miller & Rubin, we define diversity and inclusion broadly and focus on helping professionals of all races, religions, national origins, gender identities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and physical abilities feel a sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion are core values of the firm, and we recognize the richness they bring to our workplace.