Counsel - Litigation, Insurance Defense
Insurance Defense Attorney
About the Opportunity
Key Responsibilities
- Handle all phases of insurance defense litigation, including case evaluation, investigation, discovery, motion practice, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation.
- Defend insured clients and insurance carriers in matters involving general liability, premises liability, personal injury, property damage, construction defect, professional liability, transportation, and other complex claims.
- Develop case strategy and provide legal analysis regarding liability, exposure, and damages.
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other litigation-related documents.
- Conduct and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, experts, and corporate representatives.
- Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances.
- Communicate regularly with clients, insurance adjusters, claims professionals, and opposing counsel regarding case developments and litigation strategy.
- Evaluate settlement opportunities and negotiate favorable resolutions when appropriate.
- Manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining exceptional client service and adherence to deadlines.
- Collaborate with colleagues on complex litigation matters and trial preparation.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Active license and good standing with the state bar.
- 3+ years of insurance defense, civil litigation, or related litigation experience.
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Experience handling depositions, motion practice, and court appearances.
- Excellent organizational and case management abilities.
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating within a team environment.
- Trial experience is a plus.
Preferred Experience
- Representation of insurance carriers and self-insured entities.
- Experience with bodily injury, casualty, professional liability, transportation, construction defect, products liability, or commercial litigation matters.
- Familiarity with insurance coverage issues and claims handling practices.
- Experience using litigation management and e-discovery platforms.
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