Partner Level Attorney

Bonner Kiernan Trebach & Crociata LLP; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short/Long Term Disability

401(k) & Profit Sharing

Life and A&D Insurance

Flex Spending Program

Job summary

A respected civil litigation firm in Philadelphia is seeking a Partner Level Attorney with over 15 years of experience in Civil Litigation Defense. The role involves managing a variety of civil cases, conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and attending hearings and trials. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Insurance Defense and possess a Juris Doctorate Degree along with an active New Jersey Bar license. This firm offers a competitive compensation package and promotes professional growth in an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of Civil Litigation Defense experience.
• Active New Jersey Bar or ability to transfer UBE scores preferred.
• Ability to manage cases independently from inception to trial.
• Ability to work independently from suit inception to settlement/trial is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle various civil litigation cases from start to finish.
• Conduct legal research and strategize case approaches.
• Communicate effectively with clients and courts.
• Draft legal pleadings and other documents.
• Attend hearings and trials as required.
• Defend a variety of civil litigation defense matters including: General Liability, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Professional Liability.

Skills

Insurance Defense expertise

Legal document drafting

Strong communication skills

Independent case management

Education

Juris Doctorate Degree (J.D.)

Job description

Overview

We are a Civil Litigation Defense Law Firm. Our mission is focused on a slow and sustainable growth process to create a diverse working environment while remaining sensitive to the needs of our employees and their families. Kiernan Trebach has become respected for our effective defense of clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to individuals and small business owners. We take pride in knowing our clients, understanding what they want, and exceeding their expectations.

We are seeking a new Partner Level Attorney with 15+ years of Civil Litigation Defense experience to join our team. Your role will be to defend a variety of Civil matters in our growing Philadelphia, PA practice.

What You Will Do

As an Attorney at our firm, you will:

• Handle a variety of civil litigation cases from inception to resolution.
• Conduct legal research, analyze data, and develop strategies for cases.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and the court.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Attend hearings, depositions, and trials as necessary.
• Defend a variety of civil litigation defense matters including:
  • General Liability
  • Personal Injury
  • Product Liability
  • Professional Liability

What You Will Bring

Our ideal candidate will have 15+ years of relevant experience and the following credentials/skills:

• Experience with Insurance Defense clients.
• Experience writing motions and other legal memoranda, summarizing depositions and trial preparation is preferred.
• The ability to work independently from suit inception to settlement/trial is preferred.

Required Education & Licensure

• Juris Doctorate Degree (J.D.).
• Active New Jersey Bar, and/or ability to transfer UBE scores (Preferred).
• Being able to waive into the New Jersey Bar and having multiple bars is ideal, however, we are willing to consider candidates with only one bar.

We Offer Benefits for Full-Time

• Short/Long Term Disability
• 401(k) & Profit Sharing
• Life and A&D Insurance
• Flex Spending Program

Why You’ll Love Us

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Engaging and challenging caseload.
• The chance to work with a team of experienced and respected attorneys.

At Kiernan Trebach LLP, we commit our talents and energy to continue a decades-long practice devoted to defense litigation and counseling the Firm’s clients on issues that affect their potential for litigation. Kiernan Trebach represents clients on a national basis, and maintains twelve offices in nine states plus the District of Columbia, with local presence in several others. Our lawyers have appeared in the courts of over 35 states and territories.

Kiernan Trebach LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, ethnic background, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability or genetic information.