Senior Defense Attorney

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio.

📋 Description

• Represent insured clients and Grange Insurance in ongoing litigation across the designated state(s).

• Travel as required, including occasional overnight trips.

• Liaise with Grange claims legal staff regarding assigned litigation cases.

• Organize pending and archived litigation files in accordance with House Counsel protocols and records retention standards.

• Engage in quality assurance evaluations of assigned files and house counsel office procedures.

• Support the maintenance and distribution of regular management reports for the house counsel office.

• Aid in training less experienced associate defense attorneys.

• Assist in the training of paralegals and legal secretaries.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must hold membership in the Ohio Bar.

• A minimum of five years' experience in insurance defense litigation.

• Proficient in litigating and defending clients in both state and federal courts.

• Capable of handling tort/negligence actions and coverage disputes across designated state(s).

• Experience with personal and commercial lines.

• Familiarity with the civil litigation landscape in Northeast and North-Central Ohio.

• In-depth knowledge of claim values, bodily injury claims, and commercial claims.

• Comprehensive understanding of tort/negligence law, civil procedure, and insurance contracts and their interpretations.

• Demonstrated initiative and adaptability to the demands of trial/litigation offices, civil trial courts, and necessary travel.

• Strong analytical, organizational, legal research, written, and verbal communication skills.

• A valid Ohio state driver's license is required.

• Willingness to travel throughout Northeast/North-Central Ohio, all of Ohio, and Western Pennsylvania.

• Proficient in Windows products such as Word, Excel, and Outlook is preferred.

• Familiarity with virtual communication platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams is preferred.

• Experience with commercial insurance policies, defending commercial clients, and commercial liability litigation is preferred.

• Admission to the Pennsylvania bar, or the ability to obtain it in the future, is preferred.

• Ability to operate in a paperless environment using Litify and secure AI tools.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive traditional benefits.

• Cultural appreciation holiday.

• Family formation benefits.

• Compassionate care leave.

• Broadened categories of bereavement leave.

• Flexible work hours (role dependent).

• Option for remote work.

• Associate Resource Groups offering professional and personal growth opportunities.

• Professional development and networking opportunities through the Inclusive Culture Council.