Insurance Defense Litigator — Hybrid & Mentorship-Driven

Distinct | North America; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinct | North America is seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Attorney for its Wilmington office. The role offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement and a 1,900-hour billable target, with opportunities to work on high-quality insurance defense matters in a collaborative environment.

The firm emphasizes mentorship, attorney development, and strategic thinking, seeking candidates with strong writing and advocacy skills to deliver excellent client results.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school required.
• Strong research, writing and case management skills essential.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in insurance defense matters including general liability, premises liability, automobile claims, and slip and fall.
• Manage files from inception through trial or settlement.
• Draft pleadings, discovery responses, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct depositions.
• Attend court appearances, mediations, and arbitrations, collaborating with partners and clients to develop effective litigation strategies.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Case management

Litigation strategy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Distinct | North America is seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Attorney for its Wilmington office. The role offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement and a 1,900-hour billable target, with opportunities to work on high-quality insurance defense matters in a collaborative environment.

The firm emphasizes mentorship, attorney development, and strategic thinking, seeking candidates with strong writing and advocacy skills to deliver excellent client results.