Insurance Defense Attorney

We are looking for a skilled Attorney/Lawyer to join a legal team in Colorado OR New Mexico, on a Contract-to-hire basis. This opportunity is well suited for a litigation attorney with a strong background in insurance defense who can independently manage active matters while delivering responsive service to carrier clients. The role offers the chance to handle a broad range of civil defense cases and contribute to a practice that values precision, accountability, and effective advocacy.

This is primarily Remote, with of course some onsite trial/litigation needs as they come.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee a portfolio of insurance defense cases from initial assignment through settlement, trial, arbitration, or other final resolution.
• Represent clients in a variety of civil litigation matters, including general liability, automobile, liability, premises liability, and construction-related disputes.
• Manage a docket of insurance defense matters - GL, auto, professional liability, premises, construction defect, and similar.
• Prepare and file pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other litigation documents with a high standard of accuracy and legal analysis.
• Communicate directly with insurance carriers to provide case updates, strategic recommendations, and reporting that aligns with client expectations and litigation guidelines.
• Conduct legal research, evaluate liability and damages issues, and develop practical defense strategies tailored to each matter.
• Appear at hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial proceedings as needed to advance case objectives.
• Manage deadlines, billing entries, and file activity in a compliant and organized manner while maintaining strong client service standards.
• Use legal research, case management, and carrier billing platforms to support efficient matter handling and documentation.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active attorney license in Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, or another applicable jurisdiction.
• At least 3 years of civil litigation experience with a primary focus on insurance defense matters.
• Demonstrated ability to draft motions, briefs, discovery materials, and other case-related filings.
• Experience working with insurance carrier clients and adhering to carrier-specific litigation and reporting requirements.
• Trial or arbitration experience, including service in at least a second-chair capacity.
• Strong written and verbal advocacy skills with the ability to manage multiple matters effectively.
• Proficiency with legal research tools, case management systems, and accurate time and billing practices.