Attorney — Insurance Defense

Rivermead Group Ltd; Pennsylvania; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivermead Group Ltd is seeking a self-directed attorney with substantial insurance defense experience to independently manage higher-value matters. The role is remote and supports a growing Western Pennsylvania footprint.

Required: JD from an accredited law school and active PA license, with strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills. Prior experience in complex defense matters is preferred.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active Pennsylvania law license.
• Ability to independently manage complex matters.
• Strong legal research/writing and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage insurance defense matters from inception through resolution.
• 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 relationships with insurance carriers, claims professionals, self-insured entities, and corporate clients.
• Help expand the firm's insurance defense presence in Western Pennsylvania.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Active Pennsylvania law license

Job description

Company Description

Rivermead Group Ltd is a UK-based retail and advisory company operating across wholesale distribution, e-commerce, and commercial consultancy. The organization partners with manufacturers and brand owners to deliver compliant, structured retail operations across digital channels. In addition to trading activities, Rivermead provides program and commercial advisory support focused on disciplined delivery, operational performance, and scalable growth. Rivermead's approach combines strong governance with commercial agility to enable sustainable brands and high-performing business operations. The company is headquartered in the United Kingdom and works with a diverse portfolio of clients.

Role Description

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 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
• Help 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
• demonstrated ability to independently manage complex matters
• strong legal research/writing and oral advocacy skills.

Strong Plus:

• Large loss or high-exposure insurance defense 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.