Insurance Defense Associate Attorney

Key Responsibilities Will handle a diverse caseload involving construction, premises liability, automobile accidents, contract disputes, statutory claims, and general civil litigation. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team that values strong advocacy, analytical thinking, and professional growth. Manage a full caseload of insurance defense litigation matters from inception through resolution. Represent clients in matters involving construction defects, premises liability, automobile accidents, contract disputes, statutory violations, and general civil litigation. Conduct legal research utilizing Westlaw and other legal research platforms. Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, legal memoranda, contracts, and other litigation-related documents. Prepare and defend party, treating physician, and expert witness depositions. Represent clients at court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, settlement conferences, and trials. Develop effective litigation strategies and provide practical legal advice to clients. Negotiate settlements while protecting clients' interests and minimizing exposure. Prepare cases for trial, including witness preparation, evidence organization, and case strategy development. Maintain accurate case files, billing records, and litigation documentation. Collaborate with attorneys, support staff, clients, insurance carriers, and expert witnesses throughout the litigation process. Required Qualifications Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school. Active Bar admission and good standing. Proven experience handling insurance defense litigation. Strong knowledge of civil procedure, litigation strategy, and motion practice. Experience managing cases independently through discovery, depositions, and trial preparation. Proficiency with legal research platforms such as Westlaw. Experience using legal billing software and case management systems. Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills. Excellent verbal communication, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and Outlook. Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced litigation environment. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of insurance coverage issues. Experience handling construction litigation, premises liability, transportation, or general liability defense matters. Significant courtroom, deposition, and trial experience. Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary 401(k) Retirement Plan Employer 401(k) Matching Dental Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) Flexible Work Schedule Professional and collaborative work environment Long-term career growth opportunities #J-18808-Ljbffr