General Liability/ Insurance Defense

About the Position

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Mid-Level Insurance Defense Attorney with 3–7 years of experience to join our litigation team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in general liability defense and experience managing cases from inception through resolution.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking meaningful responsibility, professional growth, and a collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities

• Defend insureds and insurance carriers in general liability matters.
• Independently manage a litigation caseload from assignment through resolution.
• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Handle written discovery and discovery disputes.
• Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other court proceedings.
• Develop litigation strategy and provide recommendations regarding liability, exposure, and settlement.
• Communicate regularly with clients, claims professionals, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Manage case deadlines, budgets, and litigation expenses.
• Prepare cases for trial and participate in trial when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license and good standing with the applicable state bar.
• 3–7 years of civil litigation and/or insurance defense experience.
• Strong general liability defense experience preferred.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload.
• Strong negotiation, advocacy, and case-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and professional judgment.

Preferred Experience

Experience with the following is a plus:

• Premises liability
• Auto liability
• Construction-related claims
• Bodily injury claims
• Personal injury defense
• Commercial general liability
• Property damage claims
• Insurance coverage matters
• Depositions and mediations
• Trial preparation and litigation

Contact

Chelsey Haibeck chelsey.haibeck@gogpac.com 605.501.4307

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.