Managing Trial Attorney (Pittsburgh)

Erie Insurance • Marshall Township, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides legal representation to ERIE and its insureds in litigated matters, while overseeing day-to-day office operations and ensuring alignment with corporate goals and standards. Independently handles a complex caseload and provides leadership, mentoring, and performance management to other attorneys and staff within the office. Serves as the primary liaison between the local trial office and ERIE’s Home Office Law Division.

This position will be based out of our Pittsburgh Branch Office in Warrendale, PA to oversee the Pittsburgh Trial Office.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school required.
• Fifteen years of civil litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense, required.
• Admitted to practice, and in good standing, in Pennsylvania required.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required.

Nice To Haves

• Admitted to practice, and in good standing, in the Federal Courts in Pennsylvania preferred.
• Prior supervisory or management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages overall operations of designated area of authority. Interviews, hires, trains and directs personnel.
• Prepares and conducts performance assessments, coordinates discipline and oversees Employee development as required.
• Represents ERIE and its insureds in civil litigation from inception through trial and appeal and provides timely reporting and handling recommendations to ERIE Claims personnel.
• Monitors and reports on office performance metrics, litigation outcomes, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborates with corporate leadership on strategic initiatives, staffing needs, and policy implementation.
• Participates in training and development programs to enhance litigation and trial advocacy skills.

Benefits

• Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents. Coverage begins your first day of work.
• Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums. We currently pay up to 97% of employees’ monthly premium costs.
• Pension. We are one of only 13 Fortune 500 companies to offer a traditional pension plan. Full-time employees are vested after five years of service.
• 401(k) with up to 4% contribution match. The 401(k) is offered in addition to the pension.
• Paid time off. Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days and parental leave.
• Career development. Including a tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations.
• Additional benefits that include company-paid basic life insurance; short-and long-term disability insurance; orthodontic coverage for children and adults; adoption assistance; fertility and infertility coverage; well-being programs; paid volunteer hours for service to your community; and dollar-for-dollar matching of your charitable gifts each year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees