Insurance Defense Counsel - Workers Compensation & Liability

Location: Hoover, Alabama, United States; regular attendance at hearings, trials, depositions, court events, and other appointments is required, with travel as needed.

Annual base salary: $106,300–$175,400, plus eligibility for performance-based cash incentives.

Company

hirify.global is a national property and casualty insurer with a legal organization focused on claims litigation, customer service, innovation, and collaboration.

What you will do

• Manage a caseload of predominantly low- to moderate-complexity insurance defense matters from inception through trial or hearing and appeal.
• Develop litigation strategies, try cases to verdict, and negotiate resolutions.
• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Attend court proceedings, depositions, and other appointments independently.
• Provide case analysis, recommendations, advice, and training to insured clients, claim partners, and business partners.
• Use case management technology and automation while maintaining strong internal and external relationships.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent international legal degree from an accredited law school.
• At least 2 years of experience as a practicing attorney; 3+ years of insurance defense litigation experience preferred.
• Active license in good standing to practice law in the state where representation is required.
• Experience independently handling cases through trial or hearing and appeal, including hearings, dispositive motion arguments, depositions, or other court proceedings.
• Strong legal research, persuasive legal writing, oral advocacy, communication, negotiation, decision-making, and case-management skills.
• Valid driver's license may be required depending on the location, with the ability to travel to court and other meetings.

Culture & Benefits

• Health insurance for employees and eligible family members from the first day of employment.
• 401(k) matching dollar-for-dollar up to the first 5% of eligible pay, a pension plan funded by hirify.global, and a student loan savings program.
• At least 20 days of paid time off annually plus nine paid company holidays.
• Wellness resources, caregiving support, mental health counseling, and health coaching.
• Volunteer rewards and matching gift programs supporting community involvement.