Overview
Litigation Associate Jobs in Yardley, PA at Fields Howell LLP
Title: Litigation Associate
Company: Fields Howell LLP
Location: Yardley, PA
Job Description
Position: Litigation Associate Attorney (Insurance Coverage/Defense)
Location: 19 W. College Ave, Suite 100, Yardley, PA 19067
Job Type: Full-time, on-site in office, benefit eligible
About Fields Howell LLP
Established in 2004, Fields Howell is a premier boutique law firm focused on insurance coverage and defense litigation. With offices in Atlanta, Miami, greater Philadelphia, and Nashville, our attorneys represent insurers and their insureds in complex matters across all 50 states and Latin America. The firm has earned Band 1 recognition from Chambers USA in Georgia and is known for delivering practical, client-focused legal solutions backed by deep industry expertise.
About The Opportunity
Fields Howell is seeking a mid-level litigation associate (3–5 years) to join our insurance coverage and defense practice in Yardley, Pennsylvania. This role is ideal for an attorney with experience representing insurers or corporate clients in complex litigation who is looking to take on greater responsibility in case management, client counseling, and coverage analysis. Associates work closely with partners on first-party property and third-party liability matters, while also developing the skills necessary to independently manage files and supervise junior attorneys.
Responsibilities
- Represent insurance carriers and their insureds in complex litigation matters
- Analyze insurance policies and prepare coverage opinions and legal memoranda
- Manage litigation from claim investigation through resolution, including strategy development
- Draft motions, pleadings, and discovery
- Take and defend depositions and participate in mediations and arbitrations
- Assist with trial preparation and case strategy
- Communicate directly with insurer clients regarding case developments and legal strategy
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- 3–5 years of litigation experience, preferably in insurance coverage or insurance defense
- Active bar admission in PA, NJ, NY, DE, or MD (PA preferred)
- Experience with depositions, motion practice, and discovery management
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple matters and work directly with clients
- Interest in developing case management and supervisory skills
- Experience analyzing insurance policies and drafting coverage opinions strongly preferred
Why Join Fields Howell
- Work on complex insurance coverage matters with national scope
- Collaborative, mentorship-driven environment
- Opportunity for early responsibility and direct client interaction
- Boutique firm culture with sophisticated national practice
Benefits
- 401(k) employer safe harbor contribution
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Parental Leave
- Annual bonus opportunities
- Quarterly bonus opportunities
