Mid - Senior Level Insurance Defense Litigation - 4+ years experience.
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. (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.