Senior Trial Attorney – Insurance [Hybrid – Pittsburgh, PA]

Our client, a well-established and high-tech P&C insurance carrier is seeking an experienced Senior Trial Attorney to join its in-house litigation team supporting insured clients in complex civil defense matters. This role is ideal for a seasoned insurance defense litigator with significant courtroom experience handling high-exposure casualty claims, including commercial auto, premises liability, construction negligence, and complex property damage litigation.

The position offers the opportunity to independently manage a full litigation docket while partnering closely with claims professionals and insured clients to develop and execute effective defense strategies.

Role & Responsibilities

• Independently manage a full docket of insurance defense litigation matters from initial case strategy through resolution or trial.
• Draft and handle pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Represent insured clients in state court proceedings, including hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Evaluate liability and damages exposure, advising internal claims partners on litigation strategy and case resolution.
• Work with expert witnesses such as engineers, accident reconstructionists, and medical professionals in complex or multi-party matters.
• Negotiate settlements and mediations where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate case documentation within a paperless litigation management system and collaborate closely with claims professionals.

Practice Areas

• Commercial Auto Liability
• Premises Liability (bodily injury / slip-and-fall)
• Construction Negligence (owners, contractors, subcontractors)
• Complex Property Damage Litigation

Required Experience

• 10-15+ years of civil litigation experience in insurance defense or casualty litigation.
• Significant trial experience before judges or juries.
• Strong background handling multi-party litigation, depositions, expert witnesses, and complex discovery.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and courtroom advocacy skills.
• Experience partnering with insurance claims teams and managing a high-volume litigation caseload.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Knowledge of state civil procedure and local court rules.

Details

• Salary: TBD + wider benefits
• Work Mode: Hybrid (2 days in office and 3 days remote)
• Location: Pittsburgh Staff Counsel office

Our client is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.