Insurance Defense Attorney

Insurance Defense Attorney

Position Type: Full-Time, In-Office

Location: Toledo, OH

Experience Level: Mid-Level (2+ years preferred)

Benefits: Comprehensive Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k)

About the Role

Our client, an established civil litigation firm, is looking for a driven and accomplished Insurance Defense Attorney to join their growing office in Toledo, Ohio.

In this role, you will take on a diverse portfolio of cases representing insurance carriers and their insureds. This full-time, in-office position is designed for an agile litigator who enjoys a collaborative team setting and is eager to protect client interests across general liability, personal injury, first-party, and third-party claims.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee insurance defense lawsuits from the initial intake through trial preparation, ensuring a strategic approach to every file.
• Formulate legal arguments and draft high-quality pleadings, substantive motions, briefs, and discovery responses in accordance with Ohio civil rules.
• Take and defend depositions of key parties, witnesses, and experts, and confidently represent clients during court appearances and oral arguments.
• Provide insurance adjusters and corporate stakeholders with clear, timely status updates, liability assessments, and risk evaluations.
• Navigate alternative dispute resolution channels effectively, advocating for clients during mediations and arbitration sessions.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited institution and active, good-standing credentials with the Ohio State Bar.
• 2+ years of courtroom and civil litigation experience, with a distinct background handling insurance defense or bodily injury matters.
• Familiarity with the local court systems in Toledo and Northwest Ohio (such as the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas).
• Exceptional analytical abilities, sharp legal writing skills, and a strong work ethic tailored to meeting billable targets.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary complemented by a production-driven bonus structure.
• Robust medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• A steady, professional, and fully collaborative in-office work environment.