Managing Trial Attorney

Erie Insurance Group

Trial Attorney overseeing complex civil litigation and office operations at Erie Insurance. Leadership role in managing legal staff and ensuring compliance with corporate standards.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeWarrendale • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $156,308 - $249,687 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides legal representation to ERIE and its insureds in litigated matters.
Oversees day-to-day office operations and ensures alignment with corporate goals and standards.
Independently handles a complex caseload.
Provides leadership, mentoring, and performance management to other attorneys and staff.
Serves as the primary liaison between the local trial office and ERIE’s Home Office Law Division.
Manages overall operations of designated area of authority.
Interviews, hires, trains and directs personnel.
Represents ERIE and its insureds in civil litigation from inception through trial and appeal.
Monitors and reports on office performance metrics, litigation outcomes, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
Some periodic or overnight travel required.
Prior supervisory or management experience preferred.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents.
Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums.
Pension.
401(k) with up to 4% contribution match.
Paid time off.
Career development.
Additional benefits like company-paid basic life insurance; short-and long-term disability insurance; orthodontic coverage; adoption assistance; fertility coverage; wellness programs; and paid volunteer hours.

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Hard Skills & Tools

civil litigationinsurance defensecase managementperformance managementlegal representationtrial preparationappeals

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationorganizational skillsinterpersonal skills

Certifications

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)admitted to practice in Pennsylvania