Insurance Defense Lateral Attorney

Job Description

Senior Insurance Defense Attorney – Practice Succession Opportunity | Ohio

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Step into a thriving insurance defense practice with a clear path toward client relationship transition, leadership, and long-term growth.

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Our client is a well-established and highly respected Ohio law firm with a longstanding reputation for exceptional client service. The firm is seeking an experienced Senior Insurance Defense Attorney to join its growing practice.

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This is a unique succession-planning opportunity to work alongside a highly regarded senior partner who has built a thriving practice over several decades. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gradually transition key client relationships while positioning themselves for a future leadership role within the firm.

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The firm offers a collaborative, relationship-driven culture that values mentorship, professional development, and long-term career growth.

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Responsibilities

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• Handle a broad range of insurance defense litigation matters from inception through resolution.
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• Manage pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, arbitration, and trial.
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• Provide strategic legal counsel and practical solutions to clients.
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• Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional communication and responsiveness.
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• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.
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• Participate in business development and client relationship initiatives.
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Required Qualifications

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• J.D. from an accredited law school.
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• Active Ohio license or eligibility for admission.
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• 8+ years of insurance defense litigation experience.
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• Portable book of business required.
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• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex litigation matters.
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• Excellent writing, advocacy, negotiation, and communication skills.
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• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
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• Leadership, mentoring, and collaboration skills.
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• Business development experience or a portable book of business preferred, but not required .
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Why This Opportunity?

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This role is well suited for an experienced litigator who values long-term client relationships, enjoys mentoring others, and wants to join a collegial firm with a clear path toward leadership and practice succession .

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The opportunity offers:

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• Competitive compensation and performance-based bonuses
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• Comprehensive benefits
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• Hybrid work flexibility
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• Strong administrative and marketing support
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• Collegial, team-oriented culture
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• Meaningful leadership and practice succession opportunity
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• A strong platform to continue growing and ultimately transition a thriving practice
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Confidentiality and discretion are assured.