Remote Insurance Defense Attorney – Complex Lit Expert

OpenKrill; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenKrill seeks an experienced Insurance Defense Attorney based in Western Pennsylvania for a fully remote role. You will independently manage high-value and complex litigation while strengthening the firm's regional presence.

Ideal candidates have a JD, PA license, and substantial defense experience, with strong writing and oral advocacy skills. The position offers autonomy, strategic work, and opportunities to develop client relationships.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active Pennsylvania law license.
• Substantial insurance defense litigation experience.
• Ability to independently manage complex matters.
• Experience handling high-value litigation.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage insurance defense matters from inception through resolution, including high-value and complex litigation.
• Develop case strategies and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Handle court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, settlement conferences, and trial preparation.
• Take ownership of significant litigation matters with minimal supervision.
• Maintain strong relationships with insurance carriers, claims professionals, self-insured entities, and corporate clients.
• Build regional professional relationships and contribute to the growth of the insurance defense practice throughout Western Pennsylvania.

Skills

Juris Doctor

PA license

Insurance defense

Litigation experience

Research & writing

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

OpenKrill seeks an experienced Insurance Defense Attorney based in Western Pennsylvania for a fully remote role. You will independently manage high-value and complex litigation while strengthening the firm's regional presence.

Ideal candidates have a JD, PA license, and substantial defense experience, with strong writing and oral advocacy skills. The position offers autonomy, strategic work, and opportunities to develop client relationships.