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Associate Attorney

Orion Placement

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Yardley, PA · Posted October 31, 2026

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About the job

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 4+ 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)

4+ 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

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance