Litigation Counsel - Insurance Defense (Remote in MA, ME, CT, RI, NH, VT)

Overview

A legal department is seeking an experienced Counsel, Litigation to join their team in Springfield, MA. This full-time role offers a salary range of $135,000 to $150,000 per year and focuses on providing litigation support primarily in insurance defense matters related to property and casualty, auto and transportation, commercial liability, and workers compensation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support litigation and pre-litigation cases involving property and casualty, property damage, auto and transportation, and commercial liability.
• Assist with document production and witness preparation for depositions and trials.
• Support the paralegal responsible for subpoena functions.
• Monitor litigation and pre-litigation matters, prepare periodic status updates, internal reports, and strategic recommendations.
• Draft legal memoranda and litigation-related documents such as settlement agreements, releases, discovery documents, and responses to complaints.
• Stay current on developments in insurance law, litigation trends, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar admission in at least one U.S. state.
• Minimum of 3 years of litigation experience handling insurance defense matters in property and casualty, auto and transportation, and/or commercial liability sectors.
• Employment litigation experience is a strong plus.
• Proficiency in insurance law and regulatory frameworks governing Property & Casualty, Auto, and Commercial insurance sectors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong litigation skills including witness preparation, depositions, discovery procedures, and handling non-party requests.
• Solid understanding of insurance policies, coverage issues, third party administrator roles, and claims handling processes.
• Skilled negotiator with experience in settlement discussions and dispute resolution.
• Ability to assess and mitigate legal risks with a focus on litigation avoidance and cost-effective case management.
• Strong legal research and writing capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in-house or a combination of law firm and in-house litigation experience.
• Familiarity with insurance defense in property and casualty, auto, transportation, and commercial liability.
• Location preference for candidates residing in the New England region (MA, ME, CT, RI, NH, or VT).

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $135,000 to $150,000 per year.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Paid time off including discretionary time off for exempt employees and PTO for non-exempt employees.
• Paid holidays.
• Life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.

Location

Springfield, Massachusetts (remote work highly preferred for candidates located in New England).

Additional Information

• Compliance with Massachusetts law prohibiting lie detector tests as a condition of employment.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• Salary range reflects full compensation band; actual offer will consider skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.