Litigation Counsel - Insurance Defense (Remote in VT)

Overview

A legal department is seeking an experienced Counsel, Litigation to provide comprehensive litigation support across North America operations. This full-time remote role focuses on insurance defense in property and casualty, auto and transportation, commercial liability, and workers compensation matters. Candidates with at least three years of insurance defense litigation experience who are interested in an in-house legal career are encouraged to apply. Preference is given to candidates located in the New England region (MA, ME, CT, RI, NH, or VT).

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 with subpoena functions.
• Monitor litigation matters and prepare periodic status updates, internal reports, and strategic recommendations.
• Draft legal memoranda and litigation 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 litigation experience handling insurance defense matters in property and casualty, auto and transportation, and/or commercial liability.
• 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 abilities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $135,000 - $150,000 per year, based on skills, experience, qualifications, and location.
• 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

This is a remote position with a preference for candidates located in the New England region (Massachusetts, Maine, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, or Vermont).