Attorney - Insurance Defense

We're seeking an experienced Attorney - Insurance Defense located in Western Pennsylvania to independently manage higher-value and complex insurance defense matters with minimal supervision. The attorney will work remotely alongside another attorney in Western Pennsylvania, support the firm's growing regional caseload, and help build a stronger long-term presence in the market.

Job Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Independently manage insurance defense matters from inception through resolution, including higher-value and complex litigation. - Develop case strategy, draft pleadings/motions/briefs/discovery, conduct and defend depositions. - Handle court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, settlement conferences, trial preparation. - Take ownership of significant litigation matters with minimal supervision. - Maintain strong relationships with insurance carriers, claims professionals, self-insured entities, and corporate clients. - Help client expand its insurance defense presence throughout Western Pennsylvania, build regional relationships.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Required: Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; Active Pennsylvania law license; substantial insurance defense litigation experience; demonstrated ability to independently manage complex matters; experience handling higher-value litigation; strong legal research/writing and oral advocacy skills.

Strong Plus: Large loss or high-exposure insurance defense experience; trial experience; significant deposition experience; experience representing insurance carriers or self-insured entities; general liability, automobile liability, premises liability, or trucking/transportation litigation experience; existing relationships with regional insurance carriers, claims professionals, or corporate clients; business development experience; portable book of business.

Preferred: Deep familiarity with the Western Pennsylvania legal market; existing professional network in the region; entrepreneurial approach to practice growth.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Fully remote. Client is also open to considering a small group of experienced attorneys, a small established practice, or attorneys/teams with portable business — for the right candidate or group, this role may develop into a broader leadership and practice-building opportunity.