Insurance Defense Attorney - Gpac

Job Posting: Insurance Defense Attorney (3-5 Years of Experience)

Location: Louisville, KY
Salary: $80,000 - $120,000 (commensurate with experience)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Industry: Legal / Insurance Defense

Job Description:

As an Insurance Defense Attorney at our firm, you will be responsible for managing a diverse caseload, providing strategic legal counsel, and representing clients in insurance defense litigation matters. You will handle cases from inception through resolution, including drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, engaging in motion practice, and representing clients at depositions, hearings, and trials.

Key Responsibilities:

• Defend clients in insurance-related litigation, including personal injury, property damage, and commercial liability matters.
• Manage cases from start to finish, including investigating claims, drafting legal documents, and developing defense strategies.
• Engage in pre-trial discovery, depositions, and settlement negotiations.
• Represent clients at hearings, motions, mediations, and trials.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and other team members to develop case strategies.
• Stay up-to-date on legal trends and changes in insurance law.
• Maintain client relationships and provide regular case updates.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience practicing law, with a focus on insurance defense, personal injury, or commercial litigation.
• Strong knowledge of insurance law and litigation procedures.
• Proven experience with depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Licensed to practice law in Kentucky (or eligible for admission).

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: $80,000 - $120,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing legal education (CLE).
• Friendly, collaborative work environment with a focus on work-life balance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.