Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney – Personal Injury
A growing, multi-state defense litigation firm seeks a motivated attorney licensed in Oklahoma to focus primarily on personal injury insurance defense. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney who enjoys litigation, values teamwork, and wants to develop trial experience. Our practice includes catastrophic injury, premises liability, trucking and transportation, product liability, construction defects, healthcare liability, oil and gas, and insurance coverage.
Case Management: Manage insurance defense litigation from initial case evaluation through resolution or trial.
Discovery and Depositions: Prepare and respond to written discovery and take and defend depositions.
Litigation Responsibilities: Draft motions, attend hearings, participate in mediations, and prepare cases for trial.
Case Evaluation: Analyze liability, damages, case strengths and weaknesses, settlement value, and potential verdict exposure.
Client Communication: Provide timely reports, substantive analysis, and recommendations consistent with client reporting requirements.
Required Credentials: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law in Oklahoma.
Preferred Experience: A strong litigation background and/or insurance defense experience, particularly involving personal injury claims. Trial experience is strongly preferred but not required.
Core Skills: Strong legal writing, verbal communication, critical thinking, analytical ability, and attention to detail.
Work Style: A self-starter with strong organizational and interpersonal skills who can manage a demanding caseload, collaborate with colleagues, and follow established firm procedures.
Professional Growth: Mentoring, opportunities for advancement, and support for developing litigation and trial skills.
Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and disability benefits, including 100% employer-paid healthcare coverage for the employee.
Retirement Benefits: Eligibility for the 401(k) plan after one year, with an employer match of up to 4% and immediate vesting.
Additional Benefits: Paid parking, eight paid holidays, and a commitment to work-life balance.
Employee Support: An Employee Assistance Plan offering free, 24/7 counseling and consulting services to support emotional health and well-being.
To Apply: Submit your resume and a legal writing sample to eric.vetter@gogpac.com
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
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