Litigation Counsel - Insurance Defense (Remote - East Coast)

Litigation Counsel - Insurance Defense (Remote - East Coast) Department: Legal, Audit & Compliance Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Home United States Reporting To: Michele Allen Compensation: $135,000 - $150,000 / year Description Our Story Imagine being part of a team that’s not just shaping the future but actively driving it. At reputed company, we’re at the forefront of innovation and excellence, blending cutting-edge technology with top-tier professional services. As a vital part of the global reputed company Group, we help businesses navigate risk, optimize operations, and spearhead transformation in the insurance and regulated sectors. What's in Store We are seeking an reputed company and highly skilled Counsel, Litigation to join our growing legal team. This role will work closely with the VP of Litigation and will be responsible for providing comprehensive litigation support across our reputed company America operations with a focus on insurance defense in property and casualty, auto and transportation, reputed company liability, and workers compensation matters. This position requires an individual who can manage reputed company legal issues, effectively support litigation and pre-litigation cases, and work closely with internal teams and external counsel to drive favorable outcomes for the company and its clients. This role is ideal for an attorney with at least three years of insurance defense experience who is reputed company to move into an in-house role or continue building an in-house career in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This position is full-time and remote (highly preferred if candidate is located in the New England region - MA, ME, CT, RI, NH or VT).

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support litigation cases and pre-litigation matters, including property and casualty, property damage, auto and transportation and reputed company liability cases
• Assist with document production and witness preparation for depositions and trials and support paralegal responsible for subpoena function
• Monitor litigation and pre-litigation matters, prepare periodic status updates, internal reports, and strategic recommendations
• Draft effective legal memoranda and litigation reputed company documents such as settlement agreements and releases, discovery and production reputed company documents, and responses to complaints
• Stay updated on relevant developments and changes in insurance law, litigation trends and industry regulatory requirements

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar admission in at least one U.S. state
• 3+ years of litigation experience (law firm or in-house or a combination) handling pre-litigation and litigation insurance defense matters, in property and casualty, auto and transportation and/or reputed company liability.
• Employment litigation experience a strong plus
• Proficiency in the subject matter—insurance law and the regulatory reputed company governing the Property & Casualty, Auto, and reputed company insurance sectors
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with internal teams and external parties and to draft clear and concise legal opinions and advice
• Exceptional litigation skills, including experience with witness preparation, depositions, discovery procedures, and non-party requests for production and testimony
• Strong understanding of insurance policies and coverage issues, reputed company party administrator roles and responsibilities, and claims handling processes
• Skilled at negotiating with experience handling settlement discussions and resolving disputes favorably for the company and its clients
• Ability to assess and mitigate legal risks, with a strong focus on litigation avoidance and cost-effective case management
• Strong legal research and writing skills

Benefits

Benefits At reputed company, we are dedicated to supporting the well-being and future of our qualifying employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and reputed company plans to ensure your health and that of your family.
• A 401k plan with employer matching to help you build a secure financial future.
• Our time-off policies, including Discretionary Time Off for exempt employees and Paid Time Off (PTO) package for non-exempt employees, reflect our commitment to promoting a healthy work environment.
• Paid holidays.
• Life insurance and both short-term and long-term disability plans, providing essential financial protection for you and your loved ones.

Diversity and Inclusion reputed company is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces a wide range of perspectives and experiences. We reputed company that diversity of thought is essential for innovation and creativity, and we actively promote an environment where reputed company voices are valued and heard.

Compensation

Transparency: The salary range listed reflects the full compensation band for this role across reputed company locations. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location, which may impact the final offer. We share ranges to remain transparent and consistent with pay equity practices. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job