General Litigation / Insurance Defense Attorney

The Jonus Group•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The firm is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney with at least five years of experience to join its Pittsburgh office. The role handles a variety of general litigation and insurance defense matters, representing clients throughout all stages of litigation. The firm primarily represents insurance carriers and handles complex litigation matters. The ideal candidate has strong legal research and writing skills, experience managing litigation matters, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced legal environment. Prior insurance defense experience or experience representing insurance carriers is particularly encouraged. The role has an annual billable-hour requirement of 2,000 hours, with bonus opportunities, and a hybrid arrangement requiring 3–4 days in the office per week.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Active Pennsylvania Bar admission and in good standing.
At least five years of experience in general civil litigation, insurance defense, or related litigation practice areas.
Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
Experience handling discovery, depositions, pleadings, and motion practice.
Ability to independently manage a caseload and prioritize competing deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Insurance defense experience or experience representing insurance carriers.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of general litigation and insurance defense matters.
Represent clients in litigation proceedings and other legal matters.
Handle all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.
Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents.
Prepare for and participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and court appearances.
Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, insurance representatives, and other relevant parties.
Develop and implement effective litigation strategies.
Independently manage multiple matters while maintaining deadlines and meeting billable-hour expectations.