Senior Trial Attorney

Erie Insurance Group

Trial Attorney representing ERIE and its insureds in litigated matters in Pennsylvania. Collaborating with claims professionals and managing all phases of litigation.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $139,559 - $222,932 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive civil litigation expertise with a focus on insurance defense, effective case management, and trial advocacy. Proven ability to mentor junior attorneys and collaborate with stakeholders to achieve favorable outcomes.

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Civil Litigation ExperienceInsurance DefenseJuris Doctorate (J.D.)Trial Advocacy SkillsMentoring Junior Attorneys

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Hard Skills

Discovery ConductingDeposition TakingMotions DraftingPleadings DraftingCourt FilingsTrial AttendanceLegal Strategy DevelopmentClaims ResolutionWitness PreparationArbitration Participation

Soft Skills

CollaborationKnowledge SharingEffective CommunicationTeam Development

Certifications & Qualifications

Admitted to Practice in PennsylvaniaGood Standing in PennsylvaniaAdmitted to Federal Courts in Pennsylvania

Industry Keywords

Civil LitigationInsurance DefenseClaims ManagementLegal AdvocacyTrial Preparation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represents ERIE and its insureds in civil litigation from inception through trial and appeal.
Assesses liability arguments and damages presented and offers timely insights and recommendations to support effective claims resolution.
Collaborates with claims professionals, experts, and other stakeholders to ensure effective case management and consistent legal strategy.
Conducts discovery; takes depositions; prepares witnesses for testimony; drafts and argues motions, pleadings, and other court filings; and attends court hearings, pretrial conferences, mediations, settlement conferences, arbitrations and trials.
Mentors junior attorneys and contributes to team development through knowledge sharing and collaboration.
Participates in training and development programs to enhance litigation and trial advocacy skills.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school required.
Ten years of civil litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense, required.
Admitted to practice, and in good standing, in Pennsylvania, required.
Admitted to practice, and in good standing, in the Federal Courts in Pennsylvania, preferred.
Some periodic or overnight travel required.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.