General Liability Attorney

Perez & Morris LLP; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Perez Morris seeks a highly skilled General Liability Litigator for our Philadelphia office. Admission to PA Bar is required; NJ Bar is preferred but not required. The ideal candidate brings deep trial and litigation experience across multiple jurisdictions, with travel as client needs require.

Based in Philadelphia, the position offers hybrid or remote arrangements based on circumstances and emphasizes teamwork, client service, and a commitment to diversity and excellence in defense litigation.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience handling complex general liability defense litigation.
• Licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
• Strong legal writing and research abilities.
• Excellent time-management and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with client-development interest.
• Commitment to teamwork, inclusivity, and leveraging diverse perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume, complex general liability defense caseload across Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
• Handle all phases of litigation from inception through trial, including pleadings, discovery, motions, settlements, and trial prep.
• Appear regularly in court conferences, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions as lead or supporting counsel.
• Serve as primary contact for insurers and corporate clients, delivering case assessments and litigation strategies.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop creative legal strategies and support practice growth.
• Support client development initiatives and contribute to a team-oriented environment.

Job description

About the Firm

Perez Morris is a women-owned business defense law firm headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with offices in Cleveland and Toledo, Ohio, as well as Pennsylvania. Our attorneys are licensed to practice across the country and regularly practice in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. We pride ourselves on being good people, doing great legal work, exceptionally well. We serve retail, healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, and logistics clients. We look for self-motivated, intelligent, business-minded, diverse attorneys who want to work at a firm passionate about investing in its people and communities where we live and work.

Position Overview

Perez Morris is seeking a highly skilled and experienced General Liability Litigator to join our Philadelphia office. Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar is required, and admission to the New Jersey Bar is preferred but not required.
The ideal candidate will bring deep trial and litigation experience, sound judgment, and a proven ability to navigate complex tort matters across multiple jurisdictions. While this position is based in our Philadelphia office, hybrid or remote arrangements may be considered based on individual circumstances, and the position will involve traveling as client needs require, through Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume, complex caseload involving general liability defense litigation across Pennsylvania and New Jersey, including premises liability, commercial transportation, motor vehicle, product liability, catastrophic injury, and commercial disputes.
• Handle all phases of litigation from inception through trial, including drafting pleadings, responding to written discovery and motions, preparing dispositive motions, negotiating settlements, and preparing witnesses for trial.
• Appear regularly in court conferences, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions as lead or supporting counsel.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to insurers and corporate clients by acting as the primary point of contact for claims professionals and delivering case assessments, litigation strategies, and status reports.
• Work independently to manage assigned matters while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop creative legal strategies and contribute to a team-oriented environment.
• Participate in client development initiatives and support practice growth efforts.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience handling complex general liability defense litigation.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with excellent time-management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with strong legal writing and research abilities.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with an interest in client development and practice management.
• Commitment to teamwork, inclusivity, and leveraging diverse perspectives to solve complex problems. Values collaboration and diverse perspectives and can work with a team to creatively solve problems.
• Willingness to be a productive member of a team.

The firm offers a fully transparent compensation structure, full benefits, including paid holidays and vacation, health care insurance, 401k, and an excellent work environment.

Perez Morris is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage and intentionally seek diverse perspectives and work experience.