Liability Defense Attorney (Philadelphia)

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

JoinOurTeam-LiabilityDefense Attorney(Philadelphia)

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP - a nationally recognized, AV-rated civil litigation firm - is seeking a talented defense attorney to join our Philadelphia office. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex and sophisticated matters involving General Liability Defense Litigation.

Butler offers a flexible hybrid schedule, combining remote and in-office work.

Firm Overview:

With over four decades of experience and eight offices across the country, Butler is home to approximately 140 attorneys. The firm provides strong career advancement opportunities, including a well-defined path to partnership and potential equity ownership for growth-oriented attorneys. Mentorship programs are also available to all interested lawyers. Butler promotes work-life balance by maintaining a reasonable billable hour requirement and fostering a supportive, positive culture.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong writing and analytical skills and must have the following experience:

• 4-7 years of defense experience handling personal injury and liability claims
• Day-to-day handling of litigation matters from opening to closure
• Defending/taking depositions of experts, fact witnesses, and parties
• Attending court hearings, mediations, and participating in trial preparation
• First-party property and insurance coverage experience a plus.

Qualifications:

• Excellent academic credentials required
• Experience with drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery
• Familiarity with billing practices and reporting guidelines
• Must be licensed and in good standing with the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Bars, and New York Bar license a plus.

We offer:

• Competitive base compensation
• Generous bonus package
• Comprehensive benefits
• Partial remote work flexibility