Trial Attorney II
About The Position
Represents ERIE and its insureds in litigated matters in Pennsylvania, handling a diverse caseload involving personal injury, property damage, and other insurance-related disputes. Manages litigation from inception through trial and appeal, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials. Assesses liability arguments and damages and provides timely recommendations to support claims resolution. Collaborates with claims professionals, experts, stakeholders, and senior attorneys on case management, legal strategy, trial preparation, and evaluation of complex or high-value matters. Participates in training and development programs to strengthen litigation and trial advocacy skills. This is a hybrid position with flexibility in working location. Candidates may also be considered for Trial Attorney I or Senior Trial Attorney; level is determined by years and scope of experience.
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Five years of civil litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense.
- Admitted to practice and in good standing in Pennsylvania.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- Some periodic or overnight travel is required.
Nice To Haves
- Admission to practice and good standing in the Federal Courts in Pennsylvania.
Responsibilities
- Represent ERIE and its insureds in civil litigation from inception through trial and appeal.
- Assess liability arguments and damages and provide timely insights and recommendations to support effective claims resolution.
- Collaborate with claims professionals, experts, and other stakeholders on case management and consistent legal strategy.
- Conduct discovery and take depositions.
- Prepare witnesses for testimony.
- Draft and argue motions, pleadings, and other court filings.
- Attend court hearings, pretrial conferences, mediations, settlement conferences, arbitrations, and trials.
- Collaborate with senior attorneys on strategy, trial preparation, and case evaluation in complex or high-value matters.
- Participate in training and development programs to enhance litigation and trial advocacy skills.
- Perform other job-related duties as requested by a supervisor or as they become evident.
Benefits
- Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents, with coverage beginning the first day of work.
- Low employee contributions to medical and prescription premiums; the company currently pays up to 97% of employees’ monthly premium costs.
- Traditional pension plan; full-time employees are vested after five years of service.
- 401(k) with up to 4% contribution match, offered in addition to the pension.
- Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days, and parental leave.
- Tuition reimbursement for higher education and industry designations.
- 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 community service.
- Dollar-for-dollar matching of charitable gifts each year.
- Position may be eligible for an annual bonus payment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
