Insurance Defense Attorney

Taylor Root; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly billable-hour bonus incentive

Direct access to experienced partners

Mentorship and professional growth

Substantial courtroom and trial focus

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Taylor Root, a respected litigation law firm in the United States, is seeking an Insurance Defense Attorney to join its team. The role is ideal for attorneys with insurance defense or litigation experience seeking a long-term career in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment with meaningful courtroom exposure.

Responsibilities include managing all phases of litigation, drafting pleadings, taking depositions, and developing litigation strategies.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active Georgia Bar admission required.
• Experience handling depositions, motion practice, and case management.
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities; ability to independently manage a caseload in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, organized, and committed to professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of litigation from intake through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and responses.
• Conduct legal research and analyze complex issues.
• Communicate with insured clients, claims representatives, and other stakeholders.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Evaluate medical, employment, and other records.
• Prepare case evaluations, liability assessments, and exposure analyses.
• Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences.
• Develop litigation strategies and collaborate with attorneys and staff.
• Prepare cases for trial, including witness preparation and exhibits.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Caseload management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from ABA-accredited law school

Active Georgia Bar admission

Job description

A respected and growing litigation law firm is seeking an Insurance Defense Attorney to join its team. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with insurance defense or litigation experience who is looking to build a long-term career within a collaborative, growth-oriented environment while gaining meaningful courtroom and trial exposure.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of litigation from case intake through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and discovery responses
• Conduct legal research and analyze complex legal issues
• Communicate directly with insured clients, claims representatives, and other stakeholders
• Take and defend depositions
• Evaluate medical, employment, and other non-party records
• Prepare case evaluations, liability assessments, and exposure analyses
• Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences
• Develop litigation strategies and collaborate with attorneys and support staff
• Prepare cases for trial, including witness preparation and exhibit organization
• Represent clients in court proceedings and other litigation-related matters

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active Georgia Bar admission required
• Experience handling depositions, motion practice, and case management
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilitiesAbility to independently manage a caseload in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, organized, and committed to professional growth
• Salary: $100,000 - $150,000, depending on experience
• Monthly billable-hour bonus incentive
• Direct access to experienced partners and mentors
• Opportunity for substantial courtroom and trial experience
• Collaborative and team-oriented work environment
• Professional development and long-term career growth opportunities