Insurance Defense Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Professional development support

Bar dues and CLE support

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Insurance Defense Associate Attorney to join our in‑office litigation team. You will handle matters from intake through resolution for insurance defense, with exposure to pleadings, discovery, hearings, and trials across New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

This role emphasizes collaboration with insurance carriers and insured clients, requires strong research and writing, and supports ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor and active bar admission in NY, NJ, or PA.
• 2+ years of insurance defense or civil litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, and communication skills.
• Experience with discovery, motion practice, court appearances, and depositions preferred.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload with attention to detail.

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 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.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor and active bar admission in NY/NJ/PA

Job description

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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