Litigation Attorney

Goldberg,-Miller-; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldberg, Miller & Rubin, a regional insurance defense law firm with offices in Philadelphia, seeks a civil litigation attorney to join our Philadelphia team in general liability. You will take on real responsibilities from day one, handling cases from inception to resolution and appearing in court as needed.

Required: at least two years of insurance defense experience, strong research and writing skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, and PA/NJ/NY bar admission.

Qualifications

• Two years of insurance defense experience.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work well with colleagues, clients, and the court system.
• Admitted to PA, NJ, or NY bar and in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, correspondence, and other documents; manage case records.
• Take and defend depositions, participate in mediations/arbitrations.
• Appear in court for hearings and arbitrations as needed.
• Explain litigation posture to clients and coordinate with senior attorneys.
• Move cases toward cost‑effective, fair resolutions; juggle multiple deadlines.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bar admission PA/NJ/NY

Job description

Description

Goldberg, Miller & Rubin is a regional insurance defense law firm with offices in Philadelphia, Manhattan, and North Jersey that has been successfully litigating cases for its clients for close to four decades. We are an aggressive and talented team of trial attorneys who are dedicated to getting the best results for our clients.

We are seeking a civil litigation attorney to join our Philadelphia team in our general liability practice area.

As one of the region’s prominent civil law firms, we are recognized for our successful representation of individuals and companies facing liability relating to automotive and trucking negligence, medical malpractice, toxic torts, work related accidents, as well various other forms general liability. Since the firm’s inception, we have also worked with our clients in combating healthcare and insurance fraud throughout the region and have cemented ourselves as one of the region’s top firms in this arena.

Responsibilities

Our attorneys get REAL responsibilities from day one. Talented attorneys get full ownership of a case from inception to resolution meaning they are the point person for the day to day responsibilities and handle all aspects.

• Drafting of pleadings, correspondence, memoranda, and other documents.
• Record and disseminate all information on behalf of the clients.
• Summarize medical records and highlight important information.
• Write reports to clients summarizing the status of the case and the next steps that will be taken.
• Identify, research, and analyze legal issues and conflicting legal opinions.
• Take and defend depositions, handle arbitrations, and argue motions.
• Attend in-person and virtual court appearances.
• Provide legal representation of clients to protect their interests in defense of complex and high exposure litigation.
• Explain litigation to those unfamiliar with the process.
• Take charge of cases to move them toward cost effective, efficient, and fair resolutions.
• Juggle multiple assignments and/or deadlines.

Requirements

• At least two years of experience in insurance defense.
• Experience handling depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and other complex assignments.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Member in good standing with the Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and/or New York bar.
• Exhibits good judgment and organizational skills.
• The ability to manage a large caseload and the day-to-day tasks involved within cases.
• A strong desire to learn and grow in their legal profession.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with senior attorneys, partners, staff, clients, opposing counsel, and the court system.
• Experience billing for your time.

Salary

From $100k/yr