What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney position at Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP?
Join Our Team – Liability Defense Attorney (NY/PA)
Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP – a nationally recognized, AV-rated civil litigation firm – is seeking a talented attorney to join our team office in our Liability Defense practice group.
We offer a competitive compensation package and robust benefits. Base salary plus discretionary bonuses available.
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 reasonable billable hour requirements and fostering a supportive, positive culture. Our Tampa office has been named a Tampa Bay Times Top Workplace for 10 consecutive years! The firm organizes a variety of activities throughout the year, including educational seminars, wellness and mental health lunch-and-learns, diversity and inclusion events, attorney social gatherings, and family-friendly gatherings.
Ideal candidates will possess:
- A minimum of 7 years' of relevant experience who is eager to grow in a collaborative and fast-paced legal environment.
- Exceptional writing analytical and oral advocacy skills
- Strong time management and communication abilities
- A detail-oriented mindset
- A collaborative, team-first attitude
- The ability to manage multiple projects and respond to urgent matters effectively
- Experience handling in preparing pleadings and discovery, taking and defending depositions, and attending mediations required; trial experience and other state admissions a plus.