Insurance Defense Attorney

Jobot; Lords Valley (PA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional development support

Bar dues and CLE support

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Insurance Defense Associate Attorney to join our in-office litigation team and support a busy insurance defense practice across the region. Responsibilities include handling matters from intake through resolution, drafting pleadings and motions, managing discovery, and attending court conferences, depositions, and mediations.

You will collaborate with carriers, insured clients, opposing counsel, and experts, while maintaining strong client communication and meeting the 2,080

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and active bar admission in NY/NJ/PA.
• 2+ years of insurance defense or civil litigation experience.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle insurance defense matters from intake through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, reports, and correspondence.
• Manage written discovery and document review.
• Attend court conferences, hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Work with insurance carriers, insured clients, opposing counsel, and experts.
• Analyze liability, damages, and case strategy.
• Prepare cases for settlement, arbitration, and trial.
• Maintain strong communication with clients and team.
• Meet a 2,080 annual billable hour requirement.

Skills

Insurance defense

Litigation

Legal writing

Court appearances

Education

Juris Doctor

Active bar admission (NY/NJ/PA)

Job description

Job details: Reputable Firm | Excellent Mentorship | Structured Career Development This Jobot Job is hosted by: Luke Moussalli Salary: $115,000 - $150,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a regional litigation firm focused on insurance defense, coverage, no fault, fraud, SIU, general liability, motor vehicle negligence, premises liability, and bad faith matters. Our attorneys represent insurance carriers and insured clients across New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. We offer a hands on litigation environment with meaningful courtroom exposure, direct client contact, and the opportunity to work with an experienced defense team.

Why join us?

• Competitive compensation package
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays
• Professional development support
• Bar dues and CLE support
• Supportive team environment with hands on litigation experience

Job Details

We are seeking an Insurance Defense Associate Attorney to join our in office litigation team and support a busy insurance defense practice.

Job Description

• Handle insurance defense matters from intake through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, reports, and correspondence
• Manage written discovery and document review
• Attend court conferences, hearings, depositions, and mediations
• Work directly with insurance carriers, insured clients, opposing counsel, and experts
• Analyze liability, damages, and case strategy
• Prepare cases for settlement, arbitration, and trial
• Maintain strong communication with clients and internal team members
• Meet a 2,080 annual billable hour requirement

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor and active bar admission in New York, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania
• 2+ years of insurance defense or civil litigation experience required
• Strong legal research, writing, and communication skills
• Experience with discovery, motion practice, court appearances, and depositions preferred
• Ability to manage a busy caseload with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working in office
• Insurance defense, general liability, auto liability, or premises liability experience is a plus

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