Overview
An organization is seeking an Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits filed in New Jersey courts and handle other first-party insurance defense matters. This position is part of the Staff Counsel team located in West Orange, NJ, and offers a remote work option.
Responsibilities
- Research laws and prepare legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda
- Provide opinions on liability, damages, and value as requested by the Claims Department
- Prepare and handle pleadings, motions, and discovery, including depositions, examinations before trial, and examinations under oath
- Defend assigned matters through trial or dispositive hearings as applicable
Requirements
- 2 to 6+ years of litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury
- Juris Doctor degree
- Admission to and good standing with the New Jersey Bar
- Must maintain licensing requirements, including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) where applicable
- Ability to travel as required for trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings, and conferences
- Strong written communication skills to document files clearly and professionally
- Ability to follow complex instructions, resolve conflicts, and manage multiple priorities effectively
- Capacity to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural information
Preferred Qualifications
- Civil litigation experience
- Insurance defense-related litigation experience
- Professional communication skills in person, via telephone, and written correspondence/email
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual salary range: $118,900.00 - $186,550.00
- Salary offer depends on role scope, candidate experience, education, training, work location, and market considerations
- Comprehensive benefits program supporting physical, mental, and financial well-being
- Market-competitive compensation with a 401(k) savings plan vested from day one, including a 6% match
- Performance and recognition-based incentives
- Tuition assistance
- Access to mental healthcare, fertility, and adoption assistance
- Workplace flexibility with the option to work remotely from anywhere in the U.S. for up to four weeks per year
Location
Remote, with the position based in West Orange, New Jersey
Equal Employment Opportunity
The organization provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other protected status in compliance with applicable laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The employer maintains a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and intimidation, promoting mutual respect among all employees and applicants.