Senior Insurance Defense Attorney - Complex Liability, PA

Australia-Employment; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Allentown, PA seeks an Insurance Defense Attorney with at least 5 years of experience to defend insurers against personal injury, property damage, and general liability claims. The role focuses on strategic defense, strong research, and client communication in a fast-paced setting.

The candidate should be licensed in PA, proficient in legal research and MS Office, and capable of handling a high caseload while working collaboratively with a team.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Must be licensed to practice law in PA.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in insurance defense with a focus on general liability.
• Proven track record defending insurers against claims.
• Strong understanding of insurance laws and regulations.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to handle a high caseload and work under pressure.
• Strong negotiation and client-relations skills.
• Proficiency in legal research software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Defend insurance companies against claims in areas such as personal injury, property damage, and general liability.
• Conduct legal research to support defense strategies.
• Draft, review, and revise pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests.
• Represent clients in court, arbitration, and mediation proceedings.
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients when appropriate.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of insurance laws and regulations.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and court officials.
• Collaborate with a team of attorneys to develop and implement defense strategies.

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal research software

Job description

Jobot in Allentown, PA seeks an Insurance Defense Attorney with at least 5 years of experience to defend insurers against personal injury, property damage, and general liability claims. The role focuses on strategic defense, strong research, and client communication in a fast-paced setting.

The candidate should be licensed in PA, proficient in legal research and MS Office, and capable of handling a high caseload while working collaboratively with a team.