Insurance Defense Attorney

Adams-; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams- in St. Louis, Missouri, is seeking an Insurance Defense/Legal Malpractice Attorney with 3–5 years of litigation experience to join our growing practice.

You will manage a sophisticated caseload, work directly with clients, and gain meaningful courtroom experience in complex civil matters. The successful candidate will represent insurance carriers and professionals in insurance defense, legal malpractice, professional liability, and related disputes, handling depositions, motions, and

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active MN Missouri license.
• 3–5 years of litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense, legal malpractice, professional liability, or general civil litigation.
• Experience taking and defending depositions and strong writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of insurance defense and legal malpractice matters from inception through resolution.
• Conduct all phases of litigation: case evaluation, written discovery, depositions, motions, and trial preparation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, mediation statements, and settlement agreements.
• Attend court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Analyze claims, assess liability and damages exposure, and develop litigation strategies.
• Communicate with clients, insurance adjusters, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel.
• Conduct legal research and prepare comprehensive case analyses and coverage-related recommendations.
• Maintain compliance with court deadlines, guidelines, and client reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with partners and litigation teams on complex and high-exposure matters.

Skills

Litigation

Legal writing

Deposition experience

Client relations

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Missouri Bar admission

Job description

Insurance Defense Attorney (JN -092026-430341) St. Louis, Missouri

Salary: USD110000 - USD140000 per year

Insurance Defense / Legal Malpractice Attorney (3-5 Years Experience)

Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Salary Range: $110,000 - $140,000 annually, commensurate with experience
Practice Area: Insurance Defense & Legal Malpractice Litigation
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Insurance Defense / Legal Malpractice Attorney to join our growing litigation practice in St. Louis, Missouri. This position is ideal for an attorney with 3 to 5 years of litigation experience who is looking to manage a sophisticated caseload, work directly with clients, and gain meaningful courtroom experience.

The successful candidate will represent insurance carriers, businesses, professionals, and attorneys in a variety of complex civil litigation matters, including insurance defense, legal malpractice, professional liability, and related disputes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of insurance defense and legal malpractice matters from inception through resolution.
• Conduct all phases of litigation, including case evaluation, written discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, mediation statements, and settlement agreements.
• Attend and participate in court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Analyze claims, assess liability and damages exposure, and develop litigation strategies.
• Communicate effectively with clients, insurance adjusters, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel.
• Conduct legal research and prepare comprehensive case analyses and coverage-related recommendations.
• Maintain compliance with court deadlines, litigation management guidelines, and client reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with partners and litigation teams on complex and high-exposure matters.

Qualifications

Required

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Missouri (Illinois licensure is a plus).
• 3 to 5 years of litigation experience, preferably in:
  • Insurance defense
  • Legal malpractice defense
  • Professional liability
  • General civil litigation
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage cases and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and client relationship management skills.

Preferred

• Experience handling legal malpractice or other professional liability matters.
• Trial, arbitration, or significant courtroom experience.
• Experience working directly with insurance carriers and claims professionals.
• Admission in both Missouri and Illinois.