Job Description

Litigation Attorney – Insurance Defense

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney – Insurance Defense to join an established, litigation-focused law firm specializing in insurance defense and general civil litigation. This position involves representing insurance carriers and other clients in a broad range of litigation matters, managing cases through all stages of the litigation process.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of litigation experience, strong legal research and writing skills, and the ability to independently manage a caseload in a fast-paced environment. Experience in insurance defense or representing insurance carriers is highly preferred.

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement.

Responsibilities

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  Manage a caseload of general litigation and insurance defense matters.

  
  


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  Represent clients throughout all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.

  
  


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  Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents.

  
  


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  Prepare for and participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and court appearances.

  
  


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  Develop and implement effective litigation strategies tailored to client needs.

  
  


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  Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, insurance representatives, and other relevant parties.

  
  


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  Independently manage multiple litigation matters while maintaining deadlines and ensuring quality legal representation.

  
  


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  Collaborate with attorneys and legal support staff to facilitate efficient case management.

  
  


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  Maintain accurate case documentation and meet established billable-hour expectations.

  
  

Qualifications/Requirements

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

  
  


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  Active Pennsylvania Bar admission and in good standing.

  
  


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  Minimum of 5 years of experience in general civil litigation, insurance defense, or related litigation practice areas.

  
  


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  Insurance defense experience or prior representation of insurance carriers is highly preferred.

  
  


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  Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.

  
  


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  Demonstrated experience handling discovery, depositions, pleadings, and motion practice.

  
  


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  Ability to independently manage a caseload, prioritize competing deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

  
  


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  Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.

  
  


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  Ability to meet an annual billable-hour requirement of approximately 2,000 hours.

  
  

Compensation Package

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  Salary Range: $100,000 – $150,000+ annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

  
  


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  Bonus Opportunities: Performance-based bonuses tied to billable hours.

  
  


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  Work Arrangement: Hybrid work environment.

  
  

Disclaimer: Please note that this job description may not cover all duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role, and it is subject to modification at the employer's discretion.

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