Insurance Defense Attorney

About the role

Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid). A well-established Pittsburgh law firm is seeking an Insurance Defense Attorney to join its expanding litigation team. This role offers a stable platform, sophisticated casework, and flexibility regarding annual billable-hour expectations and compensation structuring. Candidates from mid-level (3-6 years) to senior-level (7-10+ years) civil litigators are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Oversee civil litigation and insurance defense files independently or collaboratively from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs; attend court hearings, conferences, mediations, and trials.
• Formulate discovery strategies, conduct and defend depositions, and handle complex case development.
• Maintain direct contact with insurance carriers, individual clients, and opposing counsel.
• Evaluate case liability/exposure, develop settlement strategies, and assist with trial preparation.

Qualifications

• Active admission to the Pennsylvania Bar in good standing (Required).
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience, with strong preference for prior insurance defense work.
• Excellent legal research, written composition, and oral argument capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple litigation deadlines, conduct depositions, and handle court appearances autonomously.

Pay

Billable-hour target 1800-2000 hours. Salary and performance bonuses aligned with the Pittsburgh legal market and structured around target hours. Modern, flexible arrangement balancing hybrid work model.