Remote Insurance Defense Attorney (WV Bar)

Jobot; Charleston (WV); Remote; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote opportunity

National client base

Long-standing practice

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a remote Insurance Defense Associate to join a national practice with a long-standing presence in the industry. This fully remote role offers a substantial 130k–180k annual compensation and a chance to handle diverse insurance defense matters from a nationwide client base.

The ideal candidate has at least four years of insurance defense experience, a WV Bar license, and a strong civil litgation background, with the ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the West Virginia Bar.
• 4+ years of insurance defense experience.
• Strong civil litigation background.
• Experience working with insurance carriers and/or insured parties.
• Ability to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Manage insurance defense matters from assignment through resolution.
• Review claim files and relevant legal authority.
• Evaluate liability, damages, coverage, and potential exposure.
• Develop defense strategies tailored to each matter.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Participate in hearings, mediations, conferences, and trial preparation.
• Communicate with insurance carriers, insureds, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Pursue appropriate opportunities for early resolution.
• Prepare matters for trial when settlement is not appropriate.
• Independently manage deadlines and an active caseload.

Skills

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Jobot is seeking a remote Insurance Defense Associate to join a national practice with a long-standing presence in the industry. This fully remote role offers a substantial 130k–180k annual compensation and a chance to handle diverse insurance defense matters from a nationwide client base.

The ideal candidate has at least four years of insurance defense experience, a WV Bar license, and a strong civil litgation background, with the ability to work independently in a remote setting.