General Liability Attorney

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General Liability Attorney

Philadelphia PA

Perez Morris is a women-owned business defense law firm headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with offices in Cleveland and Toledo, Ohio, as well as Pennsylvania. Our attorneys are licensed to practice across the country and regularly practice in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. We pride ourselves on being good people, doing great legal work, exceptionally well. We serve retail, healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, and logistics clients. We look for self-motivated, intelligent, business-minded, diverse attorneys who want to work at a firm passionate about investing in its people and communities where we live and work. Position Overview Perez Morris is seeking a highly skilled and experienced General Liability Litigator to join our Philadelphia office with licensure and experience in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The ideal candidate will bring deep trial and litigation experience, sound judgment, and a proven ability to navigate complex tort matters across multiple jurisdictions. While this position is based in our Philadelphia office, hybrid or remote arrangements may be considered based on individual circumstances, and the position will involve traveling as client needs require, through Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Key Responsibilities • Manage a high-volume, complex caseload involving general liability defense litigation across Pennsylvania and New Jersey, including premises liability, commercial transportation, motor vehicle, product liability, catastrophic injury, and commercial disputes. • Handle all phases of litigation from inception through trial, including drafting pleadings, responding to written discovery and motions, preparing dispositive motions, negotiating settlements, and preparing witnesses for trial. • Appear regularly in court conferences, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions as lead or supporting counsel. • Serve as a trusted advisor to insurers and corporate clients by acting as the primary point of contact for claims professionals and delivering case assessments, litigation strategies, and status reports. • Work independently to manage assigned matters while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency. • Collaborate with colleagues to develop creative legal strategies and contribute to a team-oriented environment. • Participate in client development initiatives and support practice growth efforts. Qualifications • 8–12 years of experience handling complex general liability defense litigation. • Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with excellent time-management skills. • Exceptional attention to detail, with strong legal writing and research abilities. • Strong work ethic with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. • Entrepreneurial mindset with an interest in client development and practice management. • Commitment to teamwork, inclusivity, and leveraging diverse perspectives to solve complex problems. Values collaboration and diverse perspectives and can work with a team to creatively solve problems. • Willingness to be a productive member of a team. The firm offers a fully transparent compensation structure, full benefits, including paid holidays and vacation, health care insurance, 401k, and an excellent work environment. Submit your resume to Leah Mako, Director of People Operations at . Perez Morris is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage and intentionally seek diverse perspectives and work experience.

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125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
Phone : (212) 232-0277
Fax : (213) 895-7306