Remote Insurance Defense Trial Attorney

Ashton North LLC; New York (NY); Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashton North LLC is seeking an experienced Dedicated Producer Attorney to join its Insurance Defense Practice, handling complex personal injury matters on a fully remote, national platform.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in insurance defense litigation, strong trial capabilities, and a portable book of business preferred. The role offers immediate access to meaningful work, client-focused service, and a technology-driven environment.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic record.
• Active bar admission in AZ, CA, NJ, NY or TX in good standing.
• 5+ years of substantive experience in insurance defense litigation and personal injury claims.
• Proven success defending personal injury and wrongful death matters through trial and resolution.
• Deep familiarity with premises liability, motor vehicle, trucking, and general liability claims.
• Strong knowledge of medical records, treatment analysis, causation issues, and damages evaluation.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with medical experts and other consultants.
• Thorough understanding of insurer billing guidelines, including budgets, reporting requirements, e-billing systems, and compliance protocols.
• Exceptional analytical, advocacy, negotiation, and client relationship skills.
• Prior experience with Am Law 100/200 firm, Law360-ranked firm, respected regional firm, or sophisticated litigation boutique strongly preferred.
• Portable business of $350,000 or greater preferred, but not required.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex insurance defense litigation matters from inception through resolution, including bodily injury, wrongful death, premises liability, motor vehicle, trucking, and general liability claims.
• Develop and implement litigation strategies designed to achieve efficient and favorable client outcomes
• Analyze claims, evaluate liability and damages exposure, and provide strategic recommendations to clients and insurers
• Draft and argue motions, prepare pleadings, oversee discovery, and manage all aspects of case development
• Conduct and defend depositions, prepare witnesses, and coordinate expert engagements
• Represent clients at court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, settlement conferences, and trials
• Collaborate closely with insurance carriers, clients, experts, and co-counsel to ensure effective case management
• Maintain high standards of client service while managing multiple matters and deadlines simultaneously

Skills

Trial capabilities

Analytical thinking

Advocacy skills

Negotiation skills

Client relationship skills

Collaboration with experts

Education

J.D. from top-tier law school

Bar admission in AZ, CA, NJ, NY or TX

Job description

Ashton North LLC is seeking an experienced Dedicated Producer Attorney to join its Insurance Defense Practice, handling complex personal injury matters on a fully remote, national platform.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in insurance defense litigation, strong trial capabilities, and a portable book of business preferred. The role offers immediate access to meaningful work, client-focused service, and a technology-driven environment.