Insurance Defense Attorney at gpac

Associate Attorney - Insurance Defense & Litigation

Location: Toledo, OH Area

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $100,000 - $110,000 / year (Plus Bonus Program)

About The Role

A fast-paced, rapidly growing insurance defense firm in the Toledo, Ohio area is seeking a self-driven Associate Attorney to join its expanding litigation practice. This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious lawyer who has a genuine passion for trial work, thrives in a courtroom setting, and is eager to build a successful long-term career with potential path to partnership.

Key Responsibilities & Expectations

• Manage a dynamic litigation caseload in insurance defense.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, hearings, and depositions.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery documents with exceptional attention to detail.
• Work toward a 1,800 billable hour annual requirement.
• Collaborate effectively with senior partners and trial teams.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education & Bar Admission: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active admission to practice law in the State of Ohio (Required).
• Courtroom & Trial Focus: Strong desire and natural comfort in a courtroom setting. 1st or 2nd chair trial experience is preferred, but candidates with a strong drive to become a trial attorney are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Experience: Prior litigation or insurance defense experience is preferred, though highly motivated newer attorneys with Ohio bar admission will be considered.
• Key Skills: Superior oral advocacy, research, and writing skills, alongside strong organizational abilities and multitasking capabilities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary: $100,000 - $110,000 annually (commensurate with experience).
• Performance Bonus: Comprehensive bonus program tied to productivity and success.
• Benefits Package: Competitive health and retirement benefits package.
• Career Growth: Clear path for professional development and future partnership potential.

How to Apply

Nykki McAdoo

Email: [email protected]

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.