About the role
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Attorney based in Western Pennsylvania. This role is ideal for a self-directed attorney with substantial insurance defense experience who can independently manage high-value and complex litigation matters with minimal supervision.
The attorney will work remotely and contribute to the firm's regional presence, professional relationships, and continued growth throughout Western Pennsylvania.
Location: Western Pennsylvania, PA Job Type: Full-Time Work Arrangement: Fully Remote
Practice Areas
Insurance Defense | Complex Casualty Litigation | Large Loss | General Liability
Key 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.
Requirements
Education and Experience Requirements
Required Qualifications
* Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
* Active Pennsylvania law license.
* Substantial insurance defense litigation experience.
* Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex matters.
* Experience handling high-value litigation.
* Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience handling large-loss or high-exposure insurance defense matters.
* Trial experience and significant deposition experience.
* Experience representing insurance carriers or self-insured entities.
* Experience in general liability, automobile liability, premises liability, or trucking and transportation litigation.
* Established relationships with regional insurance carriers, claims professionals, or corporate clients.
* Business development experience or a portable book of business.
* Familiarity with the Western Pennsylvania legal market and an established professional network.
* An entrepreneurial approach to practice growth.
Work Environment
* Fully remote position.
* Experienced attorneys, small established practices, or attorney teams with portable business may also be considered.
* Opportunity for broader leadership responsibilities and practice development for the right candidate or group.