Liability Defense Attorney - Hybrid, Path to Partnership

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base compensation

Generous bonus package

Comprehensive benefits

Partial remote work flexibility

Job summary

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP in Philadelphia seeks an experienced litigation attorney to join its defense team. The role focuses on general liability defense, handling matters from inception through trial prep, including depositions of experts and witnesses.

A flexible hybrid work arrangement complements the high-caliber caseload and collaborative environment. Ideal candidates have 4–7 years of defense experience, strong writing and analytical skills, and a Pennsylvania/NJ license (NY a

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of defense experience handling personal injury and liability claims.
• Experience managing litigation from filing to disposition.
• Experience defending/taking depositions of experts, witnesses, and parties.
• Ability to attend hearings, mediations, and support trial prep.
• First-party property and insurance coverage experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day litigation matters from opening to closure.
• Take and defend depositions of experts and witnesses.
• Appear at court hearings and mediations; assist trial prep.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery.

Skills

Defense litigation

Deposition experience

Court hearings

Trial preparation

Insurance knowledge

Education

Juris Doctor

Bar admission (PA/NJ/NY)

Job description

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP in Philadelphia seeks an experienced litigation attorney to join its defense team. The role focuses on general liability defense, handling matters from inception through trial prep, including depositions of experts and witnesses.

A flexible hybrid work arrangement complements the high-caliber caseload and collaborative environment. Ideal candidates have 4–7 years of defense experience, strong writing and analytical skills, and a Pennsylvania/NJ license (NY a