Senior Insurance Defense Attorney

gpac; Oklahoma City (OK); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Eight paid holidays

Employee Assistance Plan

Training and mentorship

Leadership development opportunities

Work-life balance culture

Job summary

GPAC in Oklahoma City seeks a Senior Insurance Defense Attorney for a hybrid role with two in-office days. You’ll handle complex civil defense matters, supervise junior lawyers, and work closely with clients on strategy and case development.

The position offers autonomy over your cases, mentorship from an experienced team, and opportunities for courtroom work with training and support. Hybrid schedule: remote Mon-Wed, in-office Thu-Fri.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Oklahoma.
• Strong civil litigation background with insurance defense experience.
• Experience managing cases, discovery, depositions, and motion practice.
• Strong legal research, writing, oral advocacy, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
• Commitment to mentoring developing attorneys and collaborating with colleagues.
• Trial experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage insurance defense and civil litigation cases from initial evaluation through discovery, settlement, and trial.
• Develop litigation strategies, evaluate liability and damages, and provide case assessments.
• Draft pleadings, written discovery, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and expert witnesses.
• Represent clients in mediations, court hearings, and other litigation proceedings.
• Conduct legal research and provide clear, timely communication to clients.
• Mentor junior associates and support their development in case strategy, deposition practice, legal writing, and courtroom advocacy.
• Manage a litigation caseload while meeting deadlines and following established firm procedures.

Skills

Insurance defense experience

Civil litigation

Oral advocacy

Legal research

Mentoring juniors

Case management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Senior Insurance Defense Attorney - Hybrid Only 2 Days In Office | Oklahoma City, OK

Work from home Monday-Wednesday | In office Thursday-Friday

A growing, multi-state defense litigation law firm is seeking a Senior Insurance Defense Attorney for its Oklahoma City office. This hybrid opportunity combines complex civil litigation, autonomy over your cases, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth.

If you have a strong background in insurance defense and personal injury defense, this role offers the opportunity to manage challenging cases, develop younger attorneys, and pursue courtroom work with training and support from an experienced legal team.

Responsibilities

• Manage insurance defense and civil litigation cases from initial evaluation through discovery, settlement, and trial, as applicable.
• Develop litigation strategies, evaluate liability and damages, and provide case assessments.
• Draft pleadings, written discovery, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and expert witnesses.
• Represent clients in mediations, court hearings, and other litigation proceedings.
• Conduct legal research and provide clear, timely communication to clients.
• Mentor junior associates and support their development in case strategy, deposition practice, legal writing, and courtroom advocacy.
• Manage a litigation caseload while meeting deadlines and following established firm procedures.

Practice Areas

The Firm Handles Complex Defense Litigation Involving

• Insurance defense and personal injury defense
• Catastrophic injury and premises liability
• Trucking and transportation litigation
• Construction litigation and construction defect claims
• Healthcare liability
• Product liability
• Oil and gas litigation
• Insurance coverage

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Oklahoma.
• Strong civil litigation background with insurance defense experience.
• Experience managing cases, conducting discovery, taking and defending depositions, and handling motion practice.
• Strong legal research, writing, oral advocacy, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
• Commitment to mentoring developing attorneys and collaborating with colleagues.
• Comfortable working within established standard operating procedures.
• Trial experience strongly preferred, but not required. An interest in courtroom advocacy is encouraged.

Benefits And Work Environment

• Hybrid schedule: Work remotely Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday; work in the Oklahoma City office Thursday and Friday.
• 100% employer-paid employee healthcare, plus dental, vision, and disability coverage.
• 401(k) with up to a 4% employer match: Eligible after one year, with immediate vesting upon eligibility.
• Eight paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Plan with free, 24/7 counseling and consulting services.
• Training, mentorship, and support from an experienced litigation team.
• Opportunities to develop as a leader while maintaining an active litigation practice.
• A culture that values work-life balance and long-term professional growth.

All inquiries will be handled confidentially.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.