Insurance Defense Attorney

gpac; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac in Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid) is seeking an Insurance Defense Attorney to join its expanding litigation team. This role offers a stable platform with sophisticated casework, and flexible annual billable-hour expectations and compensation structuring.

Candidates from mid-level (3-6 years) to senior-level (7-10+ years) civil litigators are encouraged to apply, with a focus on insurance defense and active PA Bar membership.

Qualifications

• Active Pennsylvania Bar in good standing.
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience, with insurance defense preferred.
• Strong research, writing, and oral argument abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, depose witnesses, and appear in court.

Responsibilities

• Oversee civil litigation and insurance defense files from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs; attend hearings, conferences, mediations, and trials.
• Develop discovery strategies; conduct and defend depositions; handle complex case development.
• Maintain direct contact with carriers, clients, and opposing counsel.
• Evaluate liability, develop settlements, and assist with trial preparation.

Skills

Civil litigation

Insurance defense

Legal research

Written communication

Oral advocacy

Case management

Job description

Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid)

3+ Years Experience Civil Litigation / Insurance Defense

Overview: A well-established Pittsburgh law firm is seeking an Insurance Defense Attorney to join its expanding litigation team. This role offers a stable platform, sophisticated casework, and flexibility regarding annual billable-hour expectations and compensation structuring. Candidates from mid-level (3-6 years) to senior-level (7-10+ years) civil litigators are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee civil litigation and insurance defense files independently or collaboratively from inception through resolution.


• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs; attend court hearings, conferences, mediations, and trials.


• Formulate discovery strategies, conduct and defend depositions, and handle complex case development.


• Maintain direct contact with insurance carriers, individual clients, and opposing counsel.


• Evaluate case liability/exposure, develop settlement strategies, and assist with trial preparation.

Qualifications

• Active admission to the Pennsylvania Bar in good standing (Required).


• 3+ years of civil litigation experience, with strong preference for prior insurance defense work.


• Excellent legal research, written composition, and oral argument capabilities.


• Proven ability to manage multiple litigation deadlines, conduct depositions, and handle court appearances autonomously.

Compensation & Work Culture

• Billable-hours 1800-2000.


• Salary and performance bonuses aligned with the Pittsburgh legal market and structured around target hours.


• Modern, flexible arrangement balancing hybrid work model

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.