Attorney – Insurance Defense

Hudson IT and Manpower

. Independently manage insurance defense matters from inception through resolution, including high-value and complex litigation .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex insurance defense litigation matters, including trial preparation and depositions, while maintaining strong relationships with insurance carriers and corporate clients. Proven ability to develop case strategies and contribute to business growth within the Western Pennsylvania legal market.

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Juris Doctor (JD)Active Pennsylvania Law LicenseInsurance Defense Litigation ExperienceLegal Research and Writing SkillsTrial Experience

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Hard Skills

Litigation ManagementPleadings DraftingMotions DraftingDiscovery Document PreparationDeposition HandlingCourt AppearancesMediationArbitrationSettlement ConferencesOral Advocacy

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementBusiness DevelopmentEntrepreneurial Approach

Industry Keywords

Insurance DefenseGeneral LiabilityAutomobile LiabilityPremises LiabilityTrucking and Transportation LitigationHigh-Value LitigationLarge-Loss MattersWestern Pennsylvania Legal Market

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently manage insurance defense matters from inception through resolution, including high-value and complex litigation
Develop case strategies and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery documents
Conduct and defend depositions
Handle court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, settlement conferences, and trial preparation
Take ownership of significant litigation matters with minimal supervision
Maintain relationships with insurance carriers, claims professionals, self-insured entities, and corporate clients
Build regional professional relationships and contribute to growth of the insurance defense practice throughout Western Pennsylvania

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active Pennsylvania law license
Substantial insurance defense litigation experience
Ability to independently manage complex matters
Experience handling high-value litigation
Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
Experience handling large-loss or high-exposure insurance defense matters preferred
Trial experience and significant deposition experience preferred
Experience representing insurance carriers or self-insured entities preferred
Experience in general liability, automobile liability, premises liability, or trucking and transportation litigation preferred
Established relationships with regional insurance carriers, claims professionals, or corporate clients preferred
Business development experience or a portable book of business preferred
Familiarity with the Western Pennsylvania legal market and an established professional network preferred
Entrepreneurial approach to practice growth preferred
Authorization to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work arrangement
Opportunity for broader leadership responsibilities and practice development
Experienced attorneys, small established practices, or attorney teams with portable business may be considered