Attorney (Insurance Defense)

Job Description

Job Description

Attorney (Insurance Defense)

About the Opportunity

A well-established Mid-Atlantic defense litigation firm with 40+ years of history seeks a Litigation Associate to join its Fairfax office. The firm represents insurers, insureds, self-insured companies, third-party administrators, and commercial clients in a wide range of civil litigation matters, including general liability, insurance defense, workers compensation, transportation, premises liability, products liability, construction-related claims, and coverage matters.

This role offers hands-on responsibility, courtroom and deposition experience, direct client contact, and the ability to develop professionally within a collaborative, trial-ready team known for cost-effective resolution and strategic advocacy.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle a litigation caseload from initial pleadings through resolution, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, and negotiation.
• Draft and argue dispositive and procedural motions, legal memoranda, mediation statements, and settlement documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and experts.
• Engage in court appearances, mediations, and arbitration hearings.
• Evaluate claims, perform legal research, and advise clients on litigation strategy and risk assessment.
• Communicate regularly with clients, carriers, and co-counsel to ensure effective case handling.
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on complex civil, insurance defense, and workers compensation matters.
• Maintain high-quality, timely, and cost-efficient file management consistent with client and carrier expectations.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active DC or Virginia bar license, or eligibility or willingness to seek admission shortly.
• 3-5 years of civil litigation or insurance defense experience, ideally including:
  • General liability, premises liability, transportation, workers compensation, or insurance coverage work.
  • Motion practice with experience drafting and arguing dispositive motions.
  • Depositions, mediations, client counseling, and negotiations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cases independently with partner support as needed.
• Strong writing, analytical, and courtroom skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly with clients, carriers, and colleagues in a fast-paced defense practice.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with Match

Generous PTO

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 03/05/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results. CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at [email protected] to make arrangements.