Insurance Defense Attorney

Job Description

Job Title: Insurance Defense Attorney


Location: Charleston WV


Experience Level: 2+ Years


Position Overview


We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Insurance Defense Attorney to join our team in Charleston. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience handling insurance defense matters and will be eager to assume meaningful responsibility in a supportive, fast-paced environment. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with clients and develop litigation skills in a variety of cases.


Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in insurance defense litigation, including personal injury, premises liability, property damage, and other liability claims.
  
  
• Manage all phases of litigation, from initial case assessment through discovery, motions, hearings, and trial.
  
  
• Conduct depositions, prepare witnesses, and draft pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
  
  
• Provide strategic advice and risk assessments to clients and insurance carriers.
  
  
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients to achieve efficient and favorable case outcomes.
  
  

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
  
  
• Admission to the West Virginia Bar (or eligibility to waive in).
  
  
• Minimum of 2 years of insurance defense or related civil litigation experience.
  
  
• Strong oral and written advocacy skills.
  
  
• Ability to manage a caseload independently while meeting deadlines.
  
  
• Commitment to client service and professional growth.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience.
  
  
• Competitive benefits package.
  
  

How to Apply


Interested candidates should submit a resume to Meghan Young at View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.