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Job Description
Position: Associate Attorney
Location: 19 W. College Ave, Suite 100, Yardley, PA 19067
Job Type: Full-time, on-site, benefit eligible
About Fields Howell LLP:
Established in 2004, Fields Howell is a premier boutique law firm specializing in insurance coverage and defense with offices in Atlanta, Miami, greater Philadelphia and Nashville. The firm has earned a Band 1 ranking by Chambers USA in Georgia and built a reputation for client-driven service and deep industry expertise. Fields Howell’s attorneys handle matters across all 50 states and Latin America. With a commitment to client satisfaction, we build long-term, mutually beneficial relationships that extend beyond individual assignments.
About the Position:
We are seeking a driven mid-level to senior associate attorney to join our team in Yardley, Pennsylvania. The successful candidate will work closely with partners and senior counsel on various phases of litigation, including claim investigations, case evaluations, discovery, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial presentations.
Mentorship is key to Fields Howell’s practice. Mid-level associates are encouraged and empowered to supervise and assist more-junior attorneys, while also receiving the benefit of guidance and training from more-senior attorneys. This position is ideal for attorneys looking to develop their skills as a supervisor and as the primary decision-maker on many files.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with partners on first-party property and third-party liability matters.
- Conduct legal research and provide clients with coverage opinions.
- Defend insurers and their insureds in litigation, managing cases from inception through resolution.
- Engage in all aspects of discovery, including drafting motions, taking and defending depositions, and preparing for trial.
- Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and team members to ensure cohesive case management.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in: PA, NY, NJ, DE, or MD
- 3-5 years of litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense or coverage
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Proven ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously
- For more information about our firm and practice areas, please visit our website
Benefits:
- 401(k) safe harbor contribution
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Annual and quarterly bonus opportunities
- Parental Leave