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 paralegal functions related to subpoenas.
• Monitor litigation matters and prepare periodic status updates, internal reports, and strategic recommendations.
• Draft legal memoranda, settlement agreements, releases, discovery documents, and responses to complaints.
• Stay informed 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.
• 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 a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Candidates located in the New England region (MA, ME, CT, RI, NH, or VT) are highly preferred.

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 policies including discretionary time off for exempt employees and paid time off for non-exempt employees.
• Paid holidays.
• Life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on role, classification, and applicable laws.
• Compliance with paid sick leave, family and parental leave, and other mandated benefits as required by law.

Location

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

Additional Information

• Background checks or criminal history reviews, if applicable, will be conducted after a conditional offer in compliance with relevant laws.
• The employer complies with Massachusetts law prohibiting lie detector tests as a condition of employment.
• The organization does not use social media platforms such as Facebook, Craigslist, or Telegram for recruitment or interviews.