Insurance Defense Attorney

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. Lead complex insurance defense cases, including high-value and high-exposure claims, from inception through resolution .

Posted 10/25/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex insurance defense litigation, including high-value claims, while effectively developing litigation strategies and maintaining strong relationships with clients and insurers. Possesses strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills, with a focus on business development and regional networking.

Highest-signal resume keywords

J.D. From An Accredited Law SchoolActive Pennsylvania Law LicenseSubstantial Experience In Insurance Defense LitigationStrong Legal Research And Writing SkillsExperience With High-Value Litigation Cases

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Hard Skills

Litigation Strategy DevelopmentPleadings PreparationDeposition ConductingTrial PreparationDiscovery Document PreparationCourt Proceedings ManagementOral AdvocacyLegal WritingIndependent Case ManagementHigh-Exposure Claims Handling

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingNetworkingClient DevelopmentEntrepreneurial MindsetJudgment

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Pennsylvania Law License

Industry Keywords

Insurance DefenseGeneral LiabilityAutomobile LiabilityPremises LiabilityTrucking And Transportation LitigationClaims ProfessionalsCorporate ClientsBusiness DevelopmentRegional InsurersWestern Pennsylvania Legal Market

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex insurance defense cases, including high-value and high-exposure claims, from inception through resolution
Develop litigation strategies and prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery documents
Conduct and defend depositions
Manage court proceedings
Support mediation, arbitration, settlement, and trial preparation
Exercise independent judgment in significant litigation matters with minimal oversight
Build and maintain relationships with insurers, claims professionals, self-insured entities, and corporate clients
Support regional growth through professional networking, client development, and expansion of the firm's insurance defense practice
Collaborate with an established attorney in Western Pennsylvania

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from an accredited law school
Active Pennsylvania law license
Substantial experience in insurance defense litigation
Proven ability to independently manage complex litigation matters
Experience handling high-value litigation cases
Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
Experience with large-loss or high-exposure insurance defense matters preferred
Significant deposition experience and a background in trial proceedings preferred
Experience representing insurance carriers or self-insured entities preferred
Knowledge of general liability, automobile liability, premises liability, or trucking and transportation litigation preferred
Established relationships with regional insurers, claims professionals, or corporate clients preferred
Business development experience or an existing portable book of business preferred
Strong knowledge of the Western Pennsylvania legal market and an established regional network preferred
Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in developing a practice or taking on broader leadership responsibilities preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work model
Opportunities for broader leadership and practice-development responsibilities
Supportive and inclusive work environment
Continuous learning opportunities
Professional and personal growth opportunities
Trust- and collaboration-focused culture