Insurance Defense Attorney - Senior Counsel

Job overview

The Insurance Defense Attorney - Senior Counsel role is described as remote for the Denver team, with remote, hybrid, and in-office arrangements available depending on location and team needs. The posting lists a base salary of $150,000–$200,000 per year, depending on experience. The firm is a growing national civil litigation practice focused on client service and litigation strategy. The attorney independently manages a litigation caseload, handles court appearances and depositions, develops case strategy, and drafts litigation documents. The role also mentors junior attorneys and collaborates across offices to support client outcomes and the firm’s continued growth.

What you'll do

• Manage a full litigation caseload
• handle court appearances, depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial preparation
• draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation documents
• develop litigation strategies
• communicate with clients about case status and strategy
• mentor junior attorneys
• build client relationships
• collaborate with attorneys and staff across offices.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

insurance defense attorney

senior counsel

denver co

remote team

civil litigation

insurance defense

colorado bar license

j.d.

5+ years’ experience

$150k–$200k/year

mentoring

litigation strategy

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Performance-based annual bonus, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) matching, student loan repayment or education savings assistance, paid parental leave, technology reimbursement, PTO, CLEs, bar dues, professional development, leadership training, and partnership track.

Why this role

The posting requires a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, an active Colorado Bar license, and 5+ years of civil litigation experience, including insurance defense experience.

About the employer

Gemology Search is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.