Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney

Mid - Senior Level Insurance Defense Litigation - 4+ years experience.
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Scranton, PA

A growing litigation platform is seeking a senior-level and mid-level attorney to join its Scranton office , the focus of the practice is on Medical Malpractice, transportation, general liability, and insurance defense matters .

This is a unique opportunity for a hands-on litigator with leadership experience to step into a hybrid practice overseeing both complex matters and day-to-day office operations.

The Role

The position involves handling a broad range of high-exposure litigation matters , including:

• Medical Malpractice
• General liability and complex tort claims
• Transportation and trucking litigation (including catastrophic injury and fatality cases)
• Motor vehicle and premises liability matters
• Construction-related claims
• Insurance coverage and bad faith litigation
• Municipal and civil rights defense

The overall practice also has a strong focus on transportation litigation , representing:

• Motor carriers
• Bus and paratransit companies
• Owner-operators, brokers, and shippers
• Insurance carriers

Matters also can range from catastrophic accidents to cargo disputes and regulatory-driven litigation , with frequent involvement in:

• FMCSA regulations
• Hours of Service / ELD compliance
• CSA scoring and safety standards

A portion of the role may also include SIU / insurance fraud work , including:

• Medical provider fraud investigations
• Fraudulent claims defense
• Examinations Under Oath (EUOs)
• Coverage opinions and advisory work
• Carrier recovery efforts in high-value fraud matters

Ideal Candidate

• 4+ Years of insurance defense litigation experience PA Bar Admission. xrczosw (NY admission is a plus)
• Experience handling medical malpractice matters a plus
• Experience in coverage, SIU, or fraud-related litigation is a plus
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Strong courtroom, deposition, and client management skills

Why This Role

• Combination of high-level litigation + leadership
• Exposure to complex, high-value matters
• Strong pipeline of transportation and insurance work

Next Steps

If you’re open to a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity—or broader market options—please feel free to reach out directly.