General Litigation / Insurance Defense Attorney

The Jonus Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

The Litigation Associate will handle a variety of general litigation and insurance defense matters, representing clients through all stages of the litigation process. The ideal candidate will have strong legal research and writing skills, experience managing litigation matters, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced legal environment.

Attorneys with prior insurance defense experience or experience representing insurance carriers are particularly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Pennsylvania Bar admission and in good standing.
• Experience in general civil litigation, insurance defense, or related practice areas.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience handling discovery, depositions, pleadings, and motion practice.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload and prioritize deadlines.
• Insurance defense experience or representing insurance carriers is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of general litigation and insurance defense matters.
• Represent clients in litigation proceedings and other legal matters.
• Handle all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Prepare for and participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and court appearances.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, insurance representatives, and other relevant parties.
• Develop and implement effective litigation strategies.
• Independently manage multiple matters while meeting deadlines and billable-hour expectations.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Litigation Attorney – Insurance Defense

• Location: Pittsburgh, PA
• Practice Area: General Litigation / Insurance Defense
• Experience: 5+ Years
• Salary Range: $100,000–$150,000+
• Billable Requirement: 2,000 hours annually, with bonus opportunities
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3–4 days in office per week

About the Firm

Our client is an established, litigation-focused law firm with a strong foundation in insurance defense and general litigation. The firm primarily represents insurance carriers and handles a broad range of complex litigation matters. The firm is seeking motivated Litigation Associate Attorneys with 5+ years of experience to join its growing Pittsburgh office.

Position Overview

The Litigation Associate will handle a variety of general litigation and insurance defense matters, representing clients throughout all stages of the litigation process.The ideal candidate will have strong legal research and writing skills, experience managing litigation matters, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced legal environment.Attorneys with prior insurance defense experience or experience representing insurance carriers are particularly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of general litigation and insurance defense matters.
• Represent clients in litigation proceedings and other legal matters.
• Handle all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Prepare for and participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and court appearances.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, insurance representatives, and other relevant parties.
• Develop and implement effective litigation strategies.
• Independently manage multiple matters while maintaining deadlines and meeting billable-hour expectations.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active Pennsylvania Bar admission and in good standing.
• Experience in general civil litigation, insurance defense, or related litigation practice areas.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience handling discovery, depositions, pleadings, and motion practice.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload and prioritize competing deadlines.
• Insurance defense experience or experience representing insurance carriers is highly preferred.

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