ATTORNEY — INSURANCE DEFENSE

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Independently manage insurance defense matters from inception through resolution, including higher-value and complex litigation
- Develop case strategy, draft pleadings/motions/briefs/discovery,
conduct and defend depositions
- Handle court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, settlement conferences, trial preparation
- Take ownership of significant litigation matters with minimal supervision
- Maintain strong relationships with insurance carriers, claims professionals, self-insured entities, and corporate clients
- Help Zarwin expand its insurance defense presence throughout Western Pennsylvania, build regional relationships
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Required: Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; Active Pennsylvania law license; substantial insurance defense litigation experience; demonstrated ability to independently manage complex matters; experience handling higher-value litigation; strong legal research/writing and oral advocacy skills.
Strong Plus: Large loss or high-exposure insurance defense experience; trial experience; significant deposition experience; experience representing insurance carriers or self-insured entities; general liability, automobile liability, premises liability, or trucking/transportation litigation experience; existing relationships with regional insurance carriers, claims professionals, or corporate clients; business development experience; portable book of business.
Preferred: Deep familiarity with the Western Pennsylvania legal market; existing professional network in the region; entrepreneurial approach to practice growth.