Attorney

Job description 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. Job 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.