Associate Counsel, PIP - Hudson/Essex/Passaic, NJ (REMOTE)

Overview

The organization is seeking an Associate Counsel, PIP to defend arbitrations and lawsuits filed in New Jersey and other first-party insurance defense matters. This position is with Staff Counsel and is based in New Jersey, with remote work.

Responsibilities

• Research laws and prepare legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda
• Provide coverage, medical necessity/causation, damages, and value opinions as requested by the Claims Department
• Prepare and handle arbitration submissions and examinations under oath
• Defend matters by trial or dispositive hearing, as assigned

Qualifications

• 2 to 6+ years of experience in litigation
• Juris Doctor (JD) REQUIRED
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar REQUIRED
• Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in New Jersey and meet and maintain licensing requirements, including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements where applicable
• Ability to travel as required, including (but not limited to) attending trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings, and conferences
• Ability to document files clearly, concisely, and professionally for understanding by customers, clients, coworkers, and other organization employees
• Ability to follow complex instructions, resolve conflicts or facilitate conflict resolution, and demonstrate strong organization, priority setting, and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural information

Preferred Qualifications

• Civil litigation experience
• Insurance defense-related litigation experience and/or personal injury
• Ability to communicate professionally in person, via telephone, and through written correspondence

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Salary: $118,900.00 - $186,550.00
• The stated annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are considered to determine the final offer, including scope and responsibilities, work experience, education and training, work location, and market/business considerations.

Work Authorization

At this time, the organization will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Location

Remote (Staff Counsel role located in New Jersey)

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer provides equal employment opportunity for all associates and applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local law.

Accommodations

Qualified individuals with disabilities will be reasonably accommodated to enable equal employment opportunity and/or to perform essential job functions, unless an accommodation would impose an undue hardship.