General Liability Defense Associate Attorney

Pay, Benefits, and Work Arrangement

Base salary: $120,000 – $285,000+
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Employment: Full Time
Work arrangement: On-site or hybrid in Philadelphia, PA, subject to court, client, deal, and team needs. The exact office schedule will be confirmed before interview.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid time off and paid company holidays.
• Employer-supported retirement plan.
• Bar dues, CLE support, and professional-development resources appropriate to the role.
• Bonus, origination credit, or other performance incentives where offered by the employer.
• Final eligibility, plan design, and incentive terms are confirmed with the employer before interview.

An employer represented by Hire Innovative is seeking a General Liability Defense Associate Attorney in Philadelphia, PA. The position needs someone who can manage litigation efficiently, report clearly, and make practical decisions about exposure, discovery, and resolution. Candidates invited to speak with Hire Innovative will receive the available employer, team, and interview details before deciding whether to proceed.

About the Role

The position should provide real matter ownership, partner access, and a workload that supports both client service and long-term development. Day to day, the person in this position will manage litigation efficiently, report clearly, and make practical decisions about exposure, discovery, and resolution. The employer is prepared to discuss how the role fits the Philadelphia market, including scope, commute, schedule, and the experience needed to contribute quickly. Candidates will receive clear information about team structure, expected workload, and how success is measured.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate liability, damages, coverage, defenses, and procedural posture.
• Handle pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions, reporting, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Communicate clearly with clients, carriers, insureds, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Maintain a disciplined docket and move matters toward cost-effective resolution.
• Take ownership of assigned matters and keep clients and supervising attorneys informed about deadlines, risk, and next steps.

Required Qualifications

• Insurance-defense, coverage, general-liability, workers-compensation, or related civil-litigation experience.
• Clear written reporting and practical case-valuation judgment.
• Strong deadline, deposition, and case-management habits.
• Active or eligible state bar admission for the role.
• Ability to use feedback, work effectively with supervision, and take on greater ownership as proficiency grows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the employer’s practice area, matter type, and local court or transaction process.
• Comfort using modern legal research, document, case-management, or billing systems.
• Examples of work completed directly, including the tools, matters, patients, projects, or decisions involved.

How to Apply

Submit a current resume through the form on this page. A cover letter is optional. Hire Innovative reviews each application for role alignment and contacts candidates whose background matches the opening. Your resume and identifying information will not be sent to the employer without your consent.