Associate Counsel - West Orange, NJ (Remote)

Overview

The organization is seeking an Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits filed in New Jersey courts and to support other first-party insurance defense matters. This position is with the employer’s Staff Counsel team and is located in West Orange, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Research applicable 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
  • Examinations under oath
  • Defense by trial or dispositive hearing, for assigned matters as applicable

Requirements

• 2 to 6+ years of litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury (REQUIRED)
• Juris Doctor degree (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 in a clear, concise, professional written manner suitable for customers, clients, co-workers, and other employees
• Ability to follow complex instructions, resolve conflicts or facilitate conflict resolution, with 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
• Ability to communicate professionally in person, via telephone, and in written correspondence

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Salary: $118,900.00 - $186,550.00
• The annual salary range is a general guideline. The final offer may vary based on the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, work location, and market/business considerations.

Location

Remote (with Staff Counsel placement in West Orange, NJ)

Employment Authorization

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer provides equal employment opportunity to all associates and applicants in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. Individuals are hired and promoted based on qualifications.

Qualified individuals with disabilities are reasonably accommodated to enable equal employment opportunity and/or performance of essential job functions, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship.