Insurance Defense Attorney

Taylor Root; Chesterbrook (PA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

FSA

401(k) with employer match

PTO 16 days

Court holidays 11 days

Office closure between Christmas and N

Dedicated legal secretary support

Job summary

Taylor Root in Chesterbrook, PA is seeking an Insurance Defense Attorney to handle high-exposure defense matters with mentorship from senior trial attorneys. This hybrid role offers a mix of office and remote work, with a focus on litigation from inception through resolution.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of defense experience, strong research and writing skills, and the ability to manage multiple cases while communicating effectively with clients and carriers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation/defense experience.
• Experience handling discovery, depositions, and motion practice.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of insurance defense and general liability matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, responses, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Attend court appearances, hearings, arbitrations, and mediations.
• Develop litigation strategy and evaluate case exposure.
• Communicate with clients, insurance carriers, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Manage deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules and procedures.
• Assist with trial preparation and trial proceedings.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff on complex litigation matters.

Skills

Litigation experience

Deposition experience

Legal writing

Client communication

Job description

Insurance Defense Attorney - Chesterbrook, PA - HYBRID

A well-established defense litigation firm is seeking an Insurance Defense Attorney to join its growing Pennsylvania office. This is an opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-exposure litigation matters while receiving mentorship from experienced trial attorneys in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of insurance defense and general liability matters from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, responses, and legal memoranda
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Attend court appearances, hearings, arbitrations, and mediations
• Develop litigation strategy and evaluate case exposure
• Communicate with clients, insurance carriers, experts, and opposing counsel
• Manage deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules and procedures
• Assist with trial preparation and trial proceedings
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff on complex litigation matters

Requirements:

• 3+ years of litigation/defense experience
• Experience handling discovery, depositions, and motion practice
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to independently manage a caseload
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Trial experience or trial preparation experience is a plus
• Compensation: Competitive Base salary based on years of experience
• Schedule: Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote)
• Billable Requirement: 1,800 hours annually
• Bonus Structure: Semi-annual billable hour bonuses plus merit-based bonuses
• Benefits: Medical, dental, FSA, and 401(k) with employer match
• PTO: 16 PTO days, 11 court holidays, plus office closure between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Dedicated legal secretary support for associates