Lead Workers' Comp Partner — Strategy & Growth

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

Job summary

Chartwell Law seeks a senior Partner to lead both legal and business functions, overseeing complex cases, supervising teams of attorneys, and coordinating operational needs for the firm.

The Partner will advise clients, represent them in court and administrative proceedings, and shape strategy based on laws and regulations. The role includes involvement in hiring, budgeting, compliance, and driving the firm’s growth and direction; a flexible remote/hybrid/in-office arrangement is available.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in general liability/insurance defense.
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and admitted in [State].
• Strong analytical, research, and communication skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients in business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits or legal rights and obligations.
• Independently manage cases from start to finish: pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, mediation, and trial prep including supervision of associates and staff members
• Select jurors, argue motions, meet with judges, and question witnesses during the course of a trial
• Analyze and interpret laws, rulings, and regulations with probable case outcomes for individuals and businesses
• Represent clients in court or before government agencies, present and summarize cases to judges and juries
• Gather evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions; evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments for presentation of cases
• Conduct extensive legal research and drafting of substantial briefs, memos, pleadings, and appellate briefs
• Manage deadlines and assignments with a high level of ownership and independence
• Annual billable amount of 1950 hours required

Skills

Legal leadership

Case management

Negotiation

Legal research

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Chartwell Law seeks a senior Partner to lead both legal and business functions, overseeing complex cases, supervising teams of attorneys, and coordinating operational needs for the firm.

The Partner will advise clients, represent them in court and administrative proceedings, and shape strategy based on laws and regulations. The role includes involvement in hiring, budgeting, compliance, and driving the firm’s growth and direction; a flexible remote/hybrid/in-office arrangement is available.