Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney

Pay: $115000.00 - $140000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take ownership of meaningful civil litigation cases and make a real impact on outcomes for clients.
• Enjoy the independence and flexibility to manage your practice while collaborating with an experienced legal team.
• Work on diverse insurance defense matters that challenge your litigation negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Build strong relationships with insurance carriers claims adjusters and business clients.
• Join an established litigation practice that values professional judgment initiative and high-quality legal work.
• Grow your career in a role where experienced attorneys can contribute immediately and continue developing their practice.

Location: Cleveland OH. This is a primarily in-office position with flexible work-from-home opportunities based on your responsibilities and schedule. We value independence and provide our attorneys with the flexibility to work effectively while staying connected to our team.

Note: Applicants must have an active Ohio Bar license 4 years of civil litigation experience and 2 years of insurance defense experience. Experience working directly with insurance claims adjusters and both taking and defending depositions is required.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are an established civil litigation practice dedicated to delivering effective practical legal solutions for insurance carriers businesses and individuals. Our team combines strong litigation experience with a client-focused approach providing attorneys with meaningful responsibilities professional independence and opportunities to make a lasting impact.

Job Description

• Manage insurance defense and civil litigation matters developing effective case strategies from initial evaluation through resolution.
• Take and defend depositions including those involving parties witnesses and other relevant participants.
• Prepare pleadings motions discovery requests legal memoranda and other litigation documents.
• Communicate directly with insurance claims adjusters providing case updates evaluations and strategic recommendations.
• Conduct legal research analyze evidence and identify practical solutions to complex litigation issues.
• Represent clients during hearings mediations settlement negotiations and other litigation proceedings as appropriate.
• Collaborate with colleagues while independently managing deadlines case responsibilities and client expectations.

Qualifications

• Active Ohio Bar admission in good standing.
• 4 years of civil litigation experience with 5 years especially desirable.
• 2 years of insurance defense litigation experience.
• Demonstrated experience taking and defending depositions.
• Experience reporting to and working directly with insurance claims adjusters.
• Strong legal writing research negotiation and case management skills.
• Ability to handle litigation matters independently while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Experience in a law firm or in-house legal environment is welcome.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Enjoy meaningful autonomy in how you manage your work.
• Benefit from a primarily in-office environment that also accommodates work-from-home flexibility.
• Handle substantive insurance defense matters with direct client interaction.
• Continue building your litigation experience alongside knowledgeable legal professionals.
• Be part of a practice that values sound judgment accountability and excellent client service.
• Earn $115000 to $140000 annually depending on qualifications and experience.

JPC-2463

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: OH bar license. 4 yrs civil litigation exp. 2 yrs of insurance defense exp.

• Required Years as Associate: 4

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Quick Recruiter Reference

Established Cleveland civil litigation and appellate firm representing insurance carriers businesses and individuals. Seeking OH-licensed attorney with 4 yrs civil litigation 2 yrs insurance defense claims adjuster reporting and experience taking/defending depositions. Primarily in-office with flexible WFH; $115K to $140K; 5 to 7 yrs ideal.

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• Client job title: Civil Litigation Attorney

• Location: Cleveland Ohio

• On-site hybrid remote: Hybrid

• Experience: 4

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