orion placementYardley, PA
Associate Attorney
$155,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year
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Associate Attorney
orion placementYardley, PA
Apply for this role (opens in a new tab)11 days ago
$155,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year
Pay: $155,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
Handle high-exposure, complex litigation and appellate matters for sophisticated insurers, corporate legal departments, and high net worth clients
Boutique platform with big-case reps—without the daily commute into Philadelphia or New York
Clear path to growth: strong mentorship, real responsibility, and opportunities to supervise junior attorneys
Business generation is not required for advancement—earn your way forward through excellent work
Balanced expectations with a 1,900 billable-hour requirement, plus quarterly bonus eligibility and annual performance bonus opportunities
Robust benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) safe harbor, and more) and a comfortable office setup (free parking, fitness center)
Location:
Full-time, primarily on-site in Yardley, PA (5 days/week), with occasional work-related travel and standard PTO.
Note:
Must have an active Pennsylvania or New Jersey bar license and 3+ years of litigation experience (insurance defense and or coverage experience strongly preferred).
About Us:
Were a respected boutique insurance coverage and defense firm serving the insurance industry nationwide. Our Yardley office offers a collaborative, suburban environment built to develop attorneys into future firm partners—through mentorship, autonomy, and meaningful work. Confidential Employer.
Job Description:
Defend insurers and their insureds in first-party property and third-party liability matters
Manage cases from inception through resolution, including investigations, strategy, discovery, and motion practice
Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, and key discovery materials; take and defend depositions
Prepare for mediations, arbitrations, and trial (including trial presentations)
Research coverage issues and draft clear, client-ready coverage opinions
Communicate directly with insurers, corporate legal departments, and opposing counsel to drive outcomes
Coordinate with partners and senior counsel while also mentoring and supporting junior attorneys
Qualifications: JD from an accredited law school
Active bar license in PA or NJ required (additional licenses welcome; NY is a strong plus)
3+ years of litigation experience (insurance defense and or coverage preferred)
Strong writing, analysis, and case-management skills across multiple deadlines
Confident communicator who works well in a team-forward, high-standards environment
Why You Will Love Working Here
Mentorship is a real feature of the culture—high access to senior attorneys and hands‑on development
Youll get autonomy and ownership on files while still having strong partner support
Sophisticated client work, not commodity litigation
Competitive compensation plus bonus opportunities, referral bonuses, and business development credit
Benefits that support real life: strong healthcare options, HSA/FSA options, telemedicine, EAP support, and employer-paid life and disability coverage
Practical perks: free parking, fitness center access, and a relaxed suburban office setting
JPC-694
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits: Dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
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Senior
Salary
$155,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year
Location
Yardley, PA
Occupation
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Industry
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Posted
11 days ago