Trial Attorney

Jobot; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote work

Competitive compensation

High exposure matters

Job summary

Jobot in Philadelphia is seeking a highly skilled Trial Attorney to join our Hybrid/Remote office handling catastrophic injury and other high exposure defense matters. You will independently manage cases from inception through trial, coordinating with clients, carriers, experts, and witnesses.

The ideal candidate has active PA bar admission, strong trial experience, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, high-stakes litigation environment.

Qualifications

• Active Pennsylvania Bar admission is required.
• Strong trial experience and courtroom exposure.
• Experience handling catastrophic injury, high exposure, or complex litigation matters preferred.
• Ability to independently work up sophisticated litigation files with minimal supervision.
• Strong deposition, motion practice, and case management skills.
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and advocacy abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, high level litigation environment.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage catastrophic injury and high exposure litigation matters.
• Handle all phases of litigation including pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Develop case strategy and work directly with clients, carriers, experts, and witnesses.
• Prepare and defend depositions including fact witnesses, corporate representatives, and expert witnesses.
• Coordinate complex discovery and expert driven litigation matters.
• Draft and argue substantive motions and dispositive briefing.
• Assist with trial preparation and courtroom proceedings in high stakes matters.
• Maintain strong client communication and provide strategic litigation analysis throughout the life of a case.

Skills

Trial experience

Deposition skills

Legal writing

Litigation management

Advocacy

Education

Active Pennsylvania Bar admission

Job description

Job details

Trial Attorney, Defense, Catastrophic Injury, Hybrid/Remote, Excellent Firm

Work arrangement: Hybrid/Remote

Location: Philadelphia office

Salary: $160,000 - $200,000 per year

The role

We are seeking a highly skilled litigation attorney to join our Philadelphia office handling catastrophic injury and other high exposure defense matters. This is an opportunity for a true litigator who wants meaningful responsibility, sophisticated cases, and real trial exposure.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage catastrophic injury and high exposure litigation matters
• Handle all phases of litigation including pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediations, and trial preparation
• Develop case strategy and work directly with clients, carriers, experts, and witnesses
• Prepare and defend depositions including fact witnesses, corporate representatives, and expert witnesses
• Coordinate complex discovery and expert driven litigation matters
• Draft and argue substantive motions and dispositive briefing
• Assist with trial preparation and courtroom proceedings in high stakes matters
• Maintain strong client communication and provide strategic litigation analysis throughout the life of a case

Qualifications

• Active Pennsylvania Bar admission required
• Strong trial experience and courtroom exposure required
• Experience handling catastrophic injury, high exposure, or complex litigation matters preferred
• Ability to independently work up sophisticated litigation files with minimal supervision
• Strong deposition, motion practice, and case management skills
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and advocacy abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, high level litigation environment

Why join us

• Work on sophisticated, catastrophic, and high-exposure litigation matters with real trial opportunities and hands-on responsibility
• Collaborate with nationally recognized trial attorneys in a highly respected litigation practice
• Gain meaningful courtroom exposure instead of being siloed into paper pushing or small value cases
• Join a firm with a strong reputation, established client base, and consistent pipeline of complex defense work
• Competitive compensation package ranging from $160,000 to $200,000+ with flexibility for portable business or unique experience
• Opportunity to independently manage and strategically work up high stakes cases from inception through trial
• Collegial and professional environment where attorneys are trusted, supported, and given autonomy
• Long-term growth potential within a nationally recognized litigation platform with sophisticated clients and matters

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.