Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney
Full-Time position in Toledo, OH.
About Us
We are an established Ohio law firm with offices in the Toledo and Columbus areas and a long-standing reputation for providing thoughtful, effective legal representation to insurance carriers, businesses, and their insureds. Our practice is centered around litigation and includes insurance defense and coverage, civil and commercial litigation, construction matters, and other complex legal disputes. Our attorneys are actively involved in litigation from case development through resolution and trial, working closely with clients to develop practical legal strategies and achieve strong outcomes.
About the Position
We are seeking an Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney to join our Toledo office. This position is designed for an attorney with minimum 3+ years of experience in insurance defense and/or civil litigation who is looking to take on meaningful responsibility within an established litigation practice. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing litigation matters, communicating directly with clients and opposing counsel, and handling the day-to-day responsibilities associated with active cases. While insurance defense experience is strongly relevant, candidates with a solid civil litigation background will also be considered.
Responsibilities
- Manage and develop litigation matters from case intake through resolution
- Conduct legal research, prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation documents
- Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, settlement discussions, and trial preparation
- Communicate with clients, claims professionals, opposing counsel, courts, and other parties
- Develop case strategy and provide practical legal guidance throughout the litigation process
- Manage multiple matters while maintaining strong organization, attention to detail, and deadlines
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in insurance defense and/or civil litigation
- Active license to practice law in the State of Ohio
- Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
- Experience handling litigation matters with increasing levels of responsibility
- Ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and priorities effectively
- Strong professional judgment, communication skills, and attention to detail
- Comfortable working in a primarily on-site law firm environment
Benefits
- $95,000–$105,000 base salary (DOE)
- Performance-based bonuses
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)