ATTORNEY — INSURANCE DEFENSE

iMugan Foundation; Pennsylvania; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Zarwin is seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Attorney for a role primarily involving remote work with a base in Western Pennsylvania. The attorney will independently manage higher-value insurance defense matters, coordinate with claims professionals, and participate in negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings as needed.

Applicants must hold a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, maintain an active Pennsylvania license, and demonstrate strong research, writing, and oral

Qualifications

• Active Pennsylvania law license.
• Substantial insurance defense litigation experience.
• Ability to independently manage complex matters with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage insurance defense matters from inception through resolution, including higher-value and complex litigation.
• Develop case strategy, draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery; conduct and defend depositions.
• Handle court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, settlement conferences, and trial preparation.
• Maintain strong relationships with carriers, claims professionals, and corporate clients.

Skills

Insurance defense

Litigation

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Job description

Role Description

The ATTORNEY — INSURANCE DEFENSE role is a full-time, on-site position based in Chennai. The attorney will manage insurance defense cases, including reviewing claims, drafting pleadings and motions, and preparing legal opinions related to liability and coverage. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting legal research, analyzing case law and statutes, and providing clear legal advice to clients and internal stakeholders. The role involves representing clients in negotiations, settlement discussions, and court proceedings, while coordinating with claims professionals, witnesses, and other legal parties. The attorney will also maintain accurate case documentation, ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and contribute to risk management strategies.

Location: Western Pennsylvania, PA | Full-Time | REMOTE

POSITION OVERVIEW

Seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Attorney located in Western Pennsylvania. This role is designed for a self-directed attorney with substantial insurance defense experience who can independently manage higher-value and more complex matters with minimal supervision. The attorney will work remotely and join another Zarwin attorney already located in Western Pennsylvania, supporting the firm's growing regional caseload and helping build a stronger long-term footprint in the market.

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

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.