Insurance Defense Attorney

LeoForce; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

LeoForce seeks an Insurance Defense Attorney in Allentown, PA to defend insurers against personal injury, property damage, and general liability claims. Senior-level experience and a JD are required.

The role involves courtroom and arbitration representation, thorough research, drafting pleadings, negotiating settlements, and maintaining client relationships while staying current with insurance laws. Join a team delivering strategic counsel on complex cases within a high-performing defense

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the state.
• 5+ years as an Insurance Defense Attorney focusing on general liability.
• Proven track record defending insurers against claims.
• Strong knowledge of insurance laws and regulations.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to manage a high caseload under pressure.
• Strong negotiation and client relationship skills.
• Proficiency in legal research software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Defend insurance companies against claims in personal injury, property damage, and general liability.
• Conduct thorough legal research to support defense strategies.
• Draft, review, and revise pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests.
• Represent clients in court, arbitration, and mediation proceedings.
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients when appropriate.
• Maintain knowledge of insurance laws and regulations.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and court officials.
• Provide legal advice on potential risks and outcomes of litigation.
• Collaborate with a team to develop defense strategies.

Skills

Licensed to practice law in PA

5+ years Insurance Defense experience

Strong negotiation skills

Legal research & writing skills

Caseload management

Interpersonal & communication skills

Team collaboration

Westlaw

Microsoft Office

Education

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

Tools

Westlaw

Microsoft Office

Job description

Insurance Defense Attorney

Allentown,PA, US

6924959

3 days ago

Job Description

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 per year

Job Details

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Must be licensed to practice law in the state.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Insurance Defense Attorney with a focus on general liability.
• Proven track record of successfully defending insurance companies against claims.
• Strong understanding of insurance laws and regulations.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to handle a high caseload and work under pressure.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to resolve disputes favorably for clients.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to maintain strong client relationships.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in legal research software and Microsoft Office Suite.

A bit about us

Our firm is seeking a dynamic and experienced Insurance Defense Attorney to join our team. The selected candidate will play a critical role in defending insurance companies against various types of claims, including personal injury, property damage, and general liability. This position offers the opportunity to work on challenging and complex cases while providing strategic legal counsel to our clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of insurance laws and regulations, as well as the ability to successfully navigate the intricacies of insurance defense litigation.

Why join us?

Responsibilities

• Defend insurance companies against claims in areas such as personal injury, property damage, and general liability.
• Conduct thorough legal research to support defense strategies.
• Draft, review, and revise legal documents including pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests.
• Represent clients in court, arbitration, and mediation proceedings.
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients when appropriate.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of insurance laws and regulations.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and court officials.
• Provide legal advice to clients regarding potential risks and outcomes of litigation.
• Collaborate with a team of attorneys and legal professionals to develop and implement defense strategies.

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