Liability Defense Attorney (Philadelphia)

Siana Law; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partial remote work flexibility

Competitive base compensation

Generous bonus package

Job summary

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP in Philadelphia is seeking a defense attorney with 4–7 years of experience to handle personal injury and liability matters. The position involves managing litigation from opening to closure, defending/examining witnesses, and participating in hearings and trial prep.

Members will enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule with partial remote work and strong opportunities for career advancement, including mentorship and potential equity ownership.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of defense experience handling personal injury and liability claims.
• Experience managing litigation 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.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day litigation matters from filing to closure.
• Defend/take depositions of experts, witnesses, and parties.
• Attend court hearings and mediations; assist in trial preparation.
• Support defense of general liability and personal injury matters.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Analytical skills

Defense litigation

Deposition experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

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