Insurance Defense (Of Counsel) Charleston, North Carolina $140,000 - $230,000 | Competitive Compensation + Bonus Potential A regional, well-regarded litigation firm is seeking an Insurance Defense Attorney (Associate, Of Counsel, or Partner) to join its Charleston office. This role offers the opportunity to handle sophisticated litigation matters in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong mentorship, direct client interaction, and meaningful responsibility from day one. This is a unique opportunity due to the firm's succession planning. A senior partner with a substantial book of business is expected to step back in the coming years, creating a clear path for the right attorney to develop key client relationships and help maintain and grow an established practice. The firm's practice includes a broad range of insurance defense matters, including construction defect litigation, insurance coverage disputes, medical malpractice defense, professional liability, and general liability claims . This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to gain hands-on litigation experience while working alongside experienced practitioners on complex matters. Responsibilities: Manage litigation matters from intake through resolution, mediation, arbitration, or trial Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, coverage analyses, and legal memoranda Conduct and defend depositions Attend court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, and hearings throughout North Carolina Handle matters involving construction defect claims, insurance coverage disputes, medical malpractice defense, professional liability, and general liability litigation Advise insurers, healthcare providers, businesses, and other clients on liability exposure, policy interpretation, and risk management issues Partner with clients and senior attorneys to develop effective litigation and case resolution strategies Qualifications: JD from an accredited law school Admission to the North Carolina Bar 2+ years of insurance defense, insurance coverage, medical malpractice, construction defect, or general liability litigation experience Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and case management skills Experience handling depositions, motion practice, and client communications is preferred Ability to manage multiple deadlines and a busy caseload What's Offered: Competitive compensation and performance-based bonus opportunities Flexible hybrid work schedule Strong mentorship and hands-on litigation experience Collegial and team-oriented culture Opportunity for direct client interaction and meaningful responsibility Clear path for long-term career growth and advancement Comprehensive benefits package Apply with your resume for a confidential discussion. If your resume isn't up to date, feel free to reach out directly via LinkedIn, via email at clark@distinctrecruitment.com or call 252-516-4403 to learn more.
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