Full-Time Ohio/Indiana House Counsel Attorney

As a Remote Litigation Attorney, living in Ohio or Indiana, you will handle all aspects of insurance-related litigation. This includes defending policyholders, asserting the company’s interests, and evaluating settlement options. You’ll engage in trial court proceedings, arbitration hearings, and mediation sessions. You must be admitted and in good standing with the Ohio and/or Indiana bar association.

•          Collaborate with the Senior Director of Claims and Claim Managers to evaluate cases for settlement.
•          Prepare timely responses to complaints and other legal pleadings.
•          Attend pretrial hearings, trials, and settlement conferences.
•          Conduct depositions and manage other discovery processes.
•          Provide recommendations for additional claim investigations.
•          Keep the claims department informed of critical case law decisions.
•          Assist in building our Alternative Dispute Resolution Program.
•          Maintain a professional demeanor in all situations.

Your Profile: Ideal Candidate

• General knowledge and skill level of a practicing trial attorney.
• Proficiency with modern Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to learn and understand insurance policy conditions and provisions.
• Familiarity with settlement values within the assigned territory.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of anatomy or willingness to learn.

Your Training & Experience:

• Membership in the Ohio or Indiana Bar. 
• Appropriate licenses to practice before boards, state and federal courts preferred.
• Must reside in Ohio or Indiana.
• Maintain required continuing legal education credits.
• Property & Casualty Insurance experience preferred.
• Three to five years of law practice preferred.