Senior Insurance Defense Attorney

A law firm in Huntington, WV, is seeking a seasoned litigation attorney with a strong background in insurance defense and a demonstrated ability to manage diverse caseloads. This role offers the opportunity to join a dynamic legal team focused on high-quality advocacy while allowing room for growth in other areas of litigation. The firm values entrepreneurial attorneys with a client-first mindset and supports building lasting professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in insurance defense cases, including discovery, motion practice, depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Develop and execute effective legal strategies tailored to individual cases.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and other case-related documents.
• Advise and collaborate with clients, ensuring clarity and transparency throughout the legal process.
• Maintain excellent communication with clients, opposing counsel, and the judiciary.
• Support or spearhead efforts to expand the firm’s litigation practice, particularly in insurance defense.
• Foster and manage client relationships, including contributing to the firm’s business development initiatives.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in insurance defense litigation, with exposure to other areas of civil litigation a plus.
• Education: Juris Doctorate (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensure: Active membership and good standing with the West Virginia State Bar.
• Portable Business:
  • For partner-level candidates: A demonstrated ability to bring or develop a book of business is required.
  • For associate-level candidates: A strong professional network and willingness to contribute to client development efforts are preferred.

Skills and Attributes

• Exceptional legal research, analysis, and writing abilities.
• Strong oral advocacy skills, with confidence in court and during negotiations.
• Adept at managing multiple priorities and working under deadlines.
• Collaborative attitude with the ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
• Self-driven and entrepreneurial, with a proactive approach to growing the firm’s practice areas.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with opportunities for performance-based incentives.
• Generous 401(k) retirement plan to support long-term financial planning.
• Health and dental insurance contributions to promote wellness.
• Subsidized gym membership to encourage a healthy work-life balance.
• Disability coverage for added peace of mind.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for attorneys passionate about litigation and who thrive in a professional yet collaborative environment. If you meet the above qualifications and are eager to contribute to a growing practice, we invite you to apply today.

This full-service law firm provides legal services to industries, businesses, and individuals in West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky. Its key practice areas include business law, commercial law, labor and employment, litigation, wills, trusts, and estate planning. The firm has been providing these services for over 90 years. The firm has two offices in Huntington and Clarksburg, West Virginia.