Insurance Defense Attorney

We are looking for an Insurance Defense Attorney to join a respected law firm in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This opportunity is suited for a mid-level litigator who can take on an active docket, collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients, and contribute to a growing defense practice. The role offers meaningful courtroom and case-handling responsibility, along with strong career development and a long-term opportunity for advancement.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee a portfolio of insurance defense and related civil litigation matters from assignment through resolution.
• Guide cases through key litigation phases, including written discovery, motion practice, depositions, court appearances, mediation, and trial readiness activities.
• Prepare well-supported pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery responses, and other legal filings using thorough research and analysis.
• Partner with senior attorneys, paralegals, carriers, insured clients, and opposing counsel to keep matters progressing efficiently.
• Evaluate liability, damages exposure, and settlement posture to help shape practical case strategies and recommendations.
• Take initiative in advancing assigned files, identifying next steps, and keeping deadlines and deliverables on track.
• Maintain organized case records, timely billing entries, and consistent progress toward annual billable expectations.
• Contribute to trial preparation efforts, including witness coordination, exhibit review, and development of case themes.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active bar admission in good standing.
• At least 3 years of substantive litigation experience, with prior insurance defense work strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to handle depositions, hearings, discovery, and motion practice with limited supervision.
• Trial preparation experience required; courtroom trial experience is highly valued.
• Strong legal writing, research, analytical, and verbal communication abilities.
• Capability to manage multiple active matters while maintaining accuracy, responsiveness, and sound judgment.
• Comfortable working in a billable-hour setting and meeting practice expectations.
• Self-directed, motivated, and able to assume ownership of files in a fast-paced legal environment.

Compensation

$100,000.00-$135,000.00 Yearly

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