Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney (Remote)

Overview

A national insurance company is seeking experienced litigation attorneys with a background in insurance defense and related litigation to join their in-house trial team. This remote position is open to candidates licensed and residing in Utah. The role involves handling a variety of insurance-related litigation matters, including bodily injury and property damage lawsuits.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload involving insurance defense litigation
• Conduct hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions
• Develop case strategies and perform legal research
• Collaborate effectively with team members and manage complex disputes
• Represent the insured and the company in various legal proceedings

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of proven litigation experience, including hearings, motions, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions
• Strong litigation skills such as case strategy development and legal research
• First or second chair jury trial experience is strongly preferred
• Experience with insurance defense litigation is preferred
• Ability to manage a substantial caseload and work effectively under pressure
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in the state of Utah
• Outstanding professional references

Position Details

• Role type: Contract engagement
• Schedule: Full-time
• Location: Remote within Utah, with willingness to travel throughout the state

Compensation & Benefits

• Annualized pay range: $110,000 to $160,000 (full-time equivalent)
• Pay rates for contract engagements are influenced by experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market conditions, and candidate preferences
• Benefits available for employees working 20+ hours per week, including:
  • Group medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Group life, long-term disability (LTD), and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
  • Qualified 401(k) plan
  • Continuing Legal Education (CLE) and professional expense stipend

Confidentiality

Candidates will not be proposed to clients without prior consent. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Location

This is a remote position for candidates licensed and residing in Utah, with some travel required within the state.