Insurance Defense Attorney — Growth & Autonomy

Orion Placement; Yardley (Bucks County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

401(k) safe harbor

Free parking

Fitness center

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Yardley, PA, is seeking attorneys with 4-7 years of litigation experience (insurance defense and/or coverage preferred) and active PA or NJ bar licensure to join a boutique practice handling high-exposure litigation for insurers and corporate clients.

This on-site role offers mentorship, real responsibility, and opportunities to supervise junior attorneys, with a 1,900 billable-hour target and bonus opportunities. Competitive compensation and robust benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active bar license in PA or NJ required (NY a strong plus).
• 4-7 years of litigation experience (insurance defense and/or coverage preferred).
• Strong writing, analysis, and case-management skills across multiple deadlines.
• Confident communicator who works well in a team-forward, high-standards environment.

Responsibilities

• Defend insurers and their insureds in first-party property and third-party liability matters.
• Manage cases from inception through resolution, including investigations, strategy, discovery, and motion practice.
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, and key discovery materials; take and defend depositions.
• Prepare for mediations, arbitrations, and trial (including trial presentations).
• Research coverage issues and draft clear, client-ready coverage opinions.
• Communicate directly with insurers, corporate legal departments, and opposing counsel to drive outcomes.
• Coordinate with partners and senior counsel while mentoring and supporting junior attorneys.

Skills

Strong writing

Analytical thinking

Team player

Confident communicator

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active bar license in PA or NJ

Job description

Confidential Employer in Yardley, PA, is seeking attorneys with 4-7 years of litigation experience (insurance defense and/or coverage preferred) and active PA or NJ bar licensure to join a boutique practice handling high-exposure litigation for insurers and corporate clients.

This on-site role offers mentorship, real responsibility, and opportunities to supervise junior attorneys, with a 1,900 billable-hour target and bonus opportunities. Competitive compensation and robust benefits are provided.