Insurance Defense/Litigation Associate

ThinkingAhead

$110K — $130K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • J.D. from an accredited law school.
  • Active license to practice law in Ohio or eligibility for admission.
  • Minimum of 8+ years of insurance defense litigation experience.
  • Demonstrated experience independently managing complex litigation matters.
  • Excellent writing, advocacy, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
  • Leadership, mentoring, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

  • Handle a broad range of insurance defense litigation matters.
  • Manage cases from inception through resolution, including all legal processes.
  • Provide strategic legal counsel and practical solutions to clients.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships through communication and responsiveness.
  • Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to practice growth.
  • Participate in business development initiatives.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation based on experience.
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Hybrid work flexibility.
  • Strong administrative and marketing support.
  • Collegial, team-oriented culture.
  • Opportunity for leadership and long-term practice succession.
Full Job Description
Senior Insurance Defense Attorney (Confidential)

Location: Ohio (Hybrid)

Responsibilities
  • Handle a broad range of insurance defense litigation matters.
  • Manage cases from inception through resolution, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, arbitration, and trial.
  • Provide strategic legal counsel and practical solutions to clients.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional communication and responsiveness.
  • Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.
  • Participate in business development and client relationship initiatives.
Qualifications
  • J.D. from an accredited law school.
  • Active license to practice law in Ohio or eligibility for admission.
  • Minimum of 8+ years of insurance defense litigation experience.
  • Demonstrated experience independently managing complex litigation matters.
  • Excellent writing, advocacy, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Proven ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
  • Business development experience or a portable book of business is preferred but not required.
  • Leadership, mentoring, and collaboration skills.
Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is an experienced litigator who values long-term client relationships, enjoys mentoring others, and is interested in joining a collegial firm with a clear path toward leadership. This opportunity is well suited for an attorney seeking a stable platform to continue growing their practice while playing an integral role in the firm's long-term success.
What the Firm Offers
  • Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Hybrid work flexibility.
  • Strong administrative and marketing support.
  • Collegial, team-oriented culture.
  • Meaningful opportunity for leadership and long-term practice succession.
  • Excellent platform for attorneys looking to build and transition a thriving practice.

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