Insurance Defense Attorney

Ascendion; Manchester (NH); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

Ascendion is seeking an Insurance Defense Attorney in New Hampshire with 4+ years of experience to join a regional defense firm on a hybrid schedule.

The role requires a J.D. from an accredited school and admission to the New Hampshire bar. Responsibilities include managing a caseload, conducting research, drafting legal documents, and handling depositions to support defense strategies.

Qualifications

• Four+ years of experience in insurance defense law is required.
• Licensed to practice law in New Hampshire (NH).
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of insurance defense matters from intake to resolution.
• Conduct legal and factual research; develop defense strategies.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and briefs.
• Take and defend depositions; prepare witnesses for proceedings.

Skills

Insurance Defense

Legal Research

Deposition

Settlement Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

We are working with a Regional Insurance Defense Law Firm, looking for an Insurance Defense Attorney to join their team. Specifically, they are looking for someone who has 4+ years experience. This role is hybrid.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience
• Previous experience in either; medmal, products liability, premises liability, etc.
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in New Hampshire

Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of insurance defense cases, from initial claim evaluation to final resolution.
• Conduct thorough legal and factual research, and develop effective defense strategies for clients.
• Draft various legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and briefs to support defense strategies.
• Handle written discovery, take and defend depositions, and prepare witnesses for these proceedings

The annual salary for this position is between 150k-200k. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Full Benefits offered - Medical, Dental, etc. Flexible work schedule + PTO + Vacation time