Attorney

Distinct | North America; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinct | North America in Wilmington invites an experienced Insurance Defense Attorney to join our team. This position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement and a demanding 1,900-hour billable requirement, with opportunities to handle high-quality insurance defense matters in a collaborative, mentorship‑driven environment.

Ideal candidates hold a Juris Doctor and have at least one year of insurance defense litigation experience.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school is required.
• At least one year of insurance defense litigation experience is required.
• Strong legal research, writing, and case management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in insurance defense matters, including general liability, premises liability, automobile claims, and slip and fall cases.
• Managing files from inception through trial or settlement.
• Drafting pleadings, discovery responses, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Conducting depositions.
• Attending court appearances, mediations, and arbitrations, collaborating with partners to develop litigation strategies.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Case management

Litigation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

A highly regarded and growing litigation firm is seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Attorney to join its Wilmington office. This role offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement, a reasonable 1,900-hour billable requirement, and the opportunity to work on high-quality insurance defense matters within a collaborative and supportive environment.

The firm is known for its mentorship-driven culture and commitment to attorney development. It values strategic thinkers, strong communicators, and litigation professionals who take pride in delivering excellent results for their clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in a range of insurance defense matters, including general liability, premises liability, automobile claims, and slip and fall cases.
• Managing files from inception through trial or settlement.
• Drafting pleadings, discovery responses, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Conducting depositions.
• Attending court appearances, mediations, and arbitrations, collaborating with partners and clients to develop effective litigation strategies, and pursuing favorable outcomes through negotiation and advocacy.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must hold a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and have at least one year of insurance defense litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, and case management skills are essential, along with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.