Litigation Attorney

Goldberg Miller & Rubin; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldberg, Miller & Rubin is seeking a civil litigation attorney to join our Philadelphia team in the general liability practice. We handle automotive, medical malpractice, toxic torts, work-related accidents, and broader general liability matters.

From day one, you will take ownership of cases, manage all stages, and coordinate with opposing counsel and the court. You should have at least two years of insurance defense experience, strong research and writing skills, and a Pennsylvania, New

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in insurance defense.
• Experience handling depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and other complex assignments.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Bar in PA, NJ, or NY.
• Exhibits good judgment and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage a large caseload and day-to-day tasks.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, correspondence, memoranda, and other documents.
• Record and disseminate information for clients.
• Summarize medical records and highlight important information.
• Write reports to clients on case status and next steps.
• Identify, research, and analyze legal issues and opposing opinions.
• Take and defend depositions, handle arbitrations, and argue motions.
• Attend in-person and virtual court appearances.
• Provide representation to protect clients’ interests in high-exposure litigation.

Skills

Insurance defense

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Billing experience

Education

Bar admission (PA/NJ/NY)

Job 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