Description:

Derrevere Stevens Black & Cozad (DSB&C) is seeking a Litigation Attorney to join its Workers' Compensation Subrogation Practice Group—a highly specialized division of the firm's national litigation platform. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of complex, high-value subrogation matters while working within a supportive and excellence-driven national practice.

Role Scope & Core Responsibilities:
As a key member of the Workers' Comp subrogation team, you will:

Oversee a substantial portfolio of workers' compensation subrogation claims with values ranging from several thousand to millions
Conduct comprehensive intake, fact development, and technical loss investigations
Lead expert retention and collaborate closely with specialists to build strong evidentiary foundations
Draft pleadings, manage discovery, prepare and argue motions, and guide cases through mediation and trial
Identify recovery opportunities, evaluate lien reimbursement potential, and develop strategic paths to maximize client outcomes
Serve as primary point of contact for clients, maintaining clear and proactive communication throughout each matter

Qualifications & Professional Capabilities:

3–5 years of litigation experience with demonstrated ability to manage a varied caseload
Minimum of 20 depositions and 5 mediations Pennsylvania Bar required; additional jurisdictional admissions (NJ, NY, etc.) are valuable for national practice
Experience in subrogation, plaintiff products liability, or plaintiff personal injury is highly desirable
Experience crafting, refining, and optimizing prompts to generate high-quality briefs, memos, deposition outlines, and discovery responses using LLM platforms (i.e., ChatGPT)

Career Growth & Professional Development:
Attorneys at Derrevere Stevens Black & Cozad benefit from a clearly defined path for professional advancement. The firm provides:

Early leadership opportunities in depositions, mediations, and trials
Direct mentorship from senior attorneys with decades of national litigation experience
Meaningful responsibility on complex, high-exposure matters
Cross-jurisdictional practice opportunities within the firm's 50-state platform
Ongoing skill development including trial advocacy, negotiation, and case strategy

Firm Culture of Excellence:
DSB&C is built on a culture grounded in Excellence, Integrity, and a Client-First mindset. Attorneys thrive in an environment defined by:

High professional standards and meticulous preparation
Collaboration over competition
A respectful, supportive atmosphere with meaningful independence
A national culture emphasizing readiness and superior client service
A remote-forward structure based on trust, accountability, and performance

Why Attorneys Excel Here:
Attorneys excel at DSB&C because they are empowered to perform substantive, high-impact work supported by strong mentorship and institutional resources. The firm allows attorneys to:

Take ownership of cases and drive litigation strategy
Gain early, meaningful litigation experience
Work directly with sophisticated national clients
Maintain work-life balance without billable-hour pressure
Build long-term trial careers in a high-performance environment

Compensation and Benefits:
The firm provides competitive, experience-based compensation aligned with seniority and demonstrated trial proficiency. A comprehensive benefits program supports attorneys at every stage of their professional growth that includes, but is not limited to: