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Litigation

About the job

Division or Field Office:

Law Division

Department of Position: Claims Legal Department

Work from:

Philadelphia, PA

Salary Range:

$139,559.00 - $222,932.00 *

salary range is for this level and may vary based on actual level of role hired for

*This range represents a national range and the actual salary will depend on several factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the skills, education, training, credentials, location (State) based on ERIE's geographical differences, and experience of an applicant, as well as level of role for which the successful candidate is hired. Position may be eligible for an annual bonus payment.

At Erie Insurance, you’re not just part of a Fortune 500 company; you’re also a valued member of a diverse and inclusive team that includes more than 6,000 employees and over 13,000 independent agencies. Our Employees work in the Home Office complex located in Erie, PA, and in our Field Offices that span 12 states and the District of Columbia.

Benefits That Go Beyond The Basics

We strive to be Above all in Service® to our customers—and to our employees. That’s why Erie Insurance offers you an exceptional benefits package, including:

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.

Position Summary

There are multiple positions available.

The position(s) will be based out of our Philadelphia Branch Office.

The hiring team will consider candidates for Trial Attorney II or Senior Trial Attorney positions. Level of position offered will be based on depth and breadth of selected candidates' qualifications and experience.

Represents ERIE and its insureds in litigated matters in Pennsylvania. Handles a diverse caseload involving personal injury, property damage, and other insurance-related disputes. Manages all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.

Duties and Responsibilities

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.

The duties listed are the functions identified as essential to the job. Essential functions are those job duties that must be performed in order for the job to be accomplished.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other duties as requested by their supervisor, or as become evident.

Capabilities

Collaborates

Cultivates Innovation

Customer Focus

Decision Quality

Ensures Accountability

Instills Trust

Nimble Learning

Optimizes Work Processes (IC)

Self-Development

Values Diversity

Qualifications

Minimum Educational Requirements

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school required.

Additional Experience

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

Designations and/or Licenses

Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required.

Physical Requirements

Lifting/Moving 0-20 lbs; Occasional (<20%)

Lifting/Moving 20-50 lbs; Occasional (<20%)

Driving; Often (20-50%)

Manual Keying/Data Entry/inputting information/computer use; Often (20-50%)