Job Description

Senior Insurance Defense Attorney Oklahoma City, OK

Amazing Opportunity

A dynamic, growing multi-state defense litigation firm is seeking a motivated Senior Insurance Defense attorney with a genuine passion for helping younger attorneys and litigation experience to join our Oklahoma City office. We specialize in complex insurance defense matters across a variety of practice areas including construction law, healthcare liability, oil and gas, product liability, trucking/transportation, catastrophic injury, construction defect, premises liability, and insurance coverage.

Why Join Us?

The sky is truly the limit with us—both in terms of upward mobility and professional development. We have no ceiling when it comes to partnership opportunities. A motivated attorney will experience not only significant financial benefits but also professional development opportunities that you won't find in a structured government position or even in most big firms.

Our collaborative file management approach makes every case a team effort, and frankly, it's fun. We're looking for insurance defense attorneys who have the aptitude to grow with us and become strong leaders in our practice.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a team player who isn't afraid of hard work and genuinely wants to try cases. We strongly prefer attorneys with a solid litigation background and insurance defense experience who are ready to take on challenging matters and deliver exceptional client service. This insurance defense attorney role is perfect for someone who thrives on courtroom advocacy and strategic case management.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in Oklahoma
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, demanding environment
• Takes pride in attention to detail and willingness to adhere to established standard operating procedures
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Critical thinking abilities with capacity to provide substantive legal analysis
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Trial experience not required but heavily preferred for this insurance defense attorney position

Responsibilities

As an insurance defense attorney with our firm, you will handle:

• Comprehensive case management from initiation through resolution
• Written discovery, including drafting and responding to interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission
• Taking and defending depositions
• Motion practice and legal research
• Mediation and settlement negotiations
• Hearing and trial attendance
• Evaluate case strengths, weaknesses, settlement potential, and verdict exposure
• Provide up-to-the-minute reporting, analysis, and recommendations in accordance with strict client guidelines
• Mentoring younger attorneys

Our insurance defense attorneys work directly with national insurance carriers and self-insured entities, requiring excellent communication skills and the ability to meet demanding reporting standards.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package along with:

• Comprehensive mentoring program
• Work-life balance
• Full benefits package including:
• 100% Employer-Paid Healthcare for employee
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan (after 1 year) with up to 4% employer match, fully vested day one
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid parking
• Employee Assistance Plan offering free 24/7 counseling and consulting services
• Clear pathway to partnership
• Unlimited opportunities for professional growth and development

To Apply

Please forward your resume and writing sample to: eric.vetter@gogpac.com

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.