What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney position at Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP?
Join Our Team – Liability Defense Attorney (Philadelphia)
Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP – a nationally recognized, AV-rated civil litigation firm – is seeking a talented defense attorney to join our Philadelphia office. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex and sophisticated matters involving General Liability Defense and Insurance Coverage Litigation.
Butler offers a flexible hybrid schedule, combining remote and in-office work.
Firm Overview:
With over four decades of experience and eight offices across the country, Butler is home to approximately 140 attorneys. The firm provides strong career advancement opportunities, including a well-defined path to partnership and potential equity ownership for growth-oriented attorneys. Mentorship programs are also available to all interested lawyers. Butler promotes work-life balance by maintaining a reasonable billable hour requirement and fostering a supportive, positive culture.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong writing and analytical skills and must have the following experience:
- 4-7 years of defense experience handling personal injury and liability claims
- Day-to-day handling of litigation matters from opening to closure
- Defending/taking depositions of experts, fact witnesses, and parties
- Attending court hearings, mediations, and participating in trial preparation
- First-party property and insurance coverage experience a plus.
Qualifications:
- Excellent academic credentials required
- Experience with drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery
- Familiarity with billing practices and reporting guidelines
- Must be licensed and in good standing with the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Bars, and New York Bar license a plus.
We offer:
- Competitive base compensation
- Generous bonus package
- Comprehensive benefits
- Partial remote work flexibility