Insurance Defense Attorney

Sperton Global AS; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Sperton is seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Attorney to independently handle complex, high-value litigation matters in a fully remote role based in Western Pennsylvania. This position requires a J.D., Pennsylvania license, and substantial insurance defense experience, with the ability to manage cases with minimal supervision.

The role focuses on developing litigation strategies, handling pleadings, depositions, and supporting mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation while fostering

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active Pennsylvania license.
• Substantial insurance defense litigation experience.
• Ability to independently manage complex litigation matters.
• Experience handling high-value litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex insurance defense cases from inception through resolution.
• Develop litigation strategies and prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions, manage court proceedings, and support mediation, arbitration, settlement, and trial preparation.
• Build and maintain relationships with insurers, claims professionals, self-insured entities, and corporate clients.

Skills

Independent litigation management

Legal research & writing

Oral advocacy

Negotiation & settlement

Client relationship building

Remote work discipline

Education

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active PA license

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

E-Discovery tools

Job description

Location: Western Pennsylvania, PennsylvaniaWork Model: Fully remoteEmployment Type: Full-time

Assignment Description

Take ownership of high-stakes litigation and shape the future of your practice in Western Pennsylvania.We are seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Attorney to independently handle complex, high-value litigation matters with minimal supervision. This fully remote opportunity is suited to a self-directed attorney with substantial insurance defense experience who can deliver effective litigation strategies while strengthening regional client relationships. You will collaborate with an established attorney in Western Pennsylvania and contribute to expanding the firm’s presence across the region. For the right candidate, this role may also offer opportunities to take on broader leadership and practice-development responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex insurance defense cases, including high-value and high-exposure claims, from inception through resolution.
• Develop litigation strategies and prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions, manage court proceedings, and support mediation, arbitration, settlement, and trial preparation.
• Exercise independent judgment in significant litigation matters with minimal oversight.
• Build and maintain relationships with insurers, claims professionals, self-insured entities, and corporate clients.
• Support regional growth through professional networking, client development, and expansion of the firm’s insurance defense practice.

Qualifications

Must-Have Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and an active Pennsylvania law license.
• Substantial experience in insurance defense litigation.
• Proven ability to independently manage complex litigation matters.
• Experience handling high-value litigation cases.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with large-loss or high-exposure insurance defense matters.
• Significant deposition experience and a background in trial proceedings.
• Experience representing insurance carriers or self-insured entities.
• Knowledge of general liability, automobile liability, premises liability, or trucking and transportation litigation.
• Established relationships with regional insurers, claims professionals, or corporate clients.
• Business development experience or an existing portable book of business.
• Strong knowledge of the Western Pennsylvania legal market and an established regional network.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in developing a practice or taking on broader leadership responsibilities.

About Sperton

Sperton is a global recruitment and consulting company with offices across Europe, Asia and the Americas. We help organisations find and engage skilled professionals through flexible recruitment, consulting and global mobility solutions.