Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney

gpac LLC.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Paid parking

Eight paid holidays

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

gpac LLC. seeks a motivated Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney licensed in Oklahoma to focus on personal injury defense.

The role involves managing cases from evaluation to trial, handling discovery, depositions, motions, and mediations, and maintaining strong client communications. The ideal candidate has a JD from an accredited school, active Oklahoma license, and a solid litigation background with insurance defense experience.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active Oklahoma license.
• Strong litigation background and/or insurance defense experience.
• Trial experience strongly preferred but not required.
• Ability to manage a demanding caseload and collaborate with colleagues.
• Excellent legal writing and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage insurance defense litigation from initial evaluation through resolution or trial.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery and take/defend depositions.
• Draft motions, attend hearings, participate in mediations, and prepare cases for trial.
• Analyze liability, damages, case strengths/weaknesses, settlement value, and verdict exposure.
• Provide timely reports and recommendations to clients per reporting requirements.

Skills

Legal Writing

Verbal Communication

Critical Thinking

Analytical Ability

Attention to Detail

Case Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney – Personal Injury

A growing, multi-state defense litigation firm seeks a motivated attorney licensed in Oklahoma to focus primarily on personal injury insurance defense. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney who enjoys litigation, values teamwork, and wants to develop trial experience. Our practice includes catastrophic injury, premises liability, trucking and transportation, product liability, construction defects, healthcare liability, oil and gas, and insurance coverage.

• Case Management: Manage insurance defense litigation from initial case evaluation through resolution or trial.

• Discovery and Depositions: Prepare and respond to written discovery and take and defend depositions.

• Litigation Responsibilities: Draft motions, attend hearings, participate in mediations, and prepare cases for trial.

• Case Evaluation: Analyze liability, damages, case strengths and weaknesses, settlement value, and potential verdict exposure.

• Client Communication: Provide timely reports, substantive analysis, and recommendations consistent with client reporting requirements.

• Required Credentials: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law in Oklahoma.

• Preferred Experience: A strong litigation background and/or insurance defense experience, particularly involving personal injury claims. Trial experience is strongly preferred but not required.

• Core Skills: Strong legal writing, verbal communication, critical thinking, analytical ability, and attention to detail.

• Work Style: A self-starter with strong organizational and interpersonal skills who can manage a demanding caseload, collaborate with colleagues, and follow established firm procedures.

• Professional Growth: Mentoring, opportunities for advancement, and support for developing litigation and trial skills.

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and disability benefits, including 100% employer-paid healthcare coverage for the employee.

• Retirement Benefits: Eligibility for the 401(k) plan after one year, with an employer match of up to 4% and immediate vesting.

• Additional Benefits: Paid parking, eight paid holidays, and a commitment to work-life balance.

• Employee Support: An Employee Assistance Plan offering free, 24/7 counseling and consulting services to support emotional health and well-being.