General Liability Partner: Lead Trials & Strategy

Chartwell Law; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwell Law seeks a Partner to lead both the legal and business sides of the firm, supervising teams, guiding attorneys, and coordinating operations.

The role involves advising clients, representing them in court and administrative proceedings, and shaping strategy based on laws and regulations, with involvement in hiring, budgeting, and firm growth. This position may be remote, hybrid, or in-office depending on needs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in general liability/insurance defense.
• J.D. is required from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in at least one state; other states a plus.
• Strong negotiation and mediation experience; superior analytical, research, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients in business transactions, claim liability, and advise on prosecuting or defending lawsuits or legal rights.
• Independently manage cases from start to finish: pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, mediation, and trial prep with supervision of associates and staff.
• Select jurors, argue motions, meet with judges, and question witnesses during trials.
• Analyze and interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for probable outcomes for individuals and businesses.
• Represent clients in court or before government agencies and summarize cases to judges and juries.
• Gather evidence to formulate defense or initiate legal actions; develop strategies and arguments.

Skills

Communicating

Conflict Management

Service Focus

Planning & Priority Setting

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Chartwell Law seeks a Partner to lead both the legal and business sides of the firm, supervising teams, guiding attorneys, and coordinating operations.

The role involves advising clients, representing them in court and administrative proceedings, and shaping strategy based on laws and regulations, with involvement in hiring, budgeting, and firm growth. This position may be remote, hybrid, or in-office depending on needs.