Associate Attorney - Insurance Coverage & Defense

Associate Attorney - Insurance Coverage & Defense Orion Placement - 5.0 Yardley, PA Job Details Full-time $155,000 - $195,000 a year 8 days ago Benefits Free parking Health savings account Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications Teamwork Law Research Doctor of Law (JD) Litigation U.S. Patent and Trademark Office experience Legal research Bar Full Job Description 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 4-7 years of litigation experience (insurance defense and or coverage experience strongly preferred). About Us We're 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) 4-7 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 You'll 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 Pay:

$155,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Please briefly explain how your experience aligns with this role (optional): What's prompting you to explore new opportunities right now? (1 sentence is fine.): In what city and state do you currently reside? This role is on-site at the Yardley, PA office. Confirm you are okay with this: Y/N What base salary range would you need to make a move? Pls keep it aligned with your directly relevant experience, as candidates seeking compensation above their experience level may not be considered.

Experience:

Litigation:

4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

NJ or PA bar license (Required)

Work Location:

In person