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
- Conduct depositions, examinations before trial, and examinations under oath
- Defend assigned matters by trial or dispositive hearing as applicable
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree
- Admission to and good standing with the New Jersey Bar
- 2 to 6+ years of litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury
- 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
- 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
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual salary range: $118,900.00 - $186,550.00
- Salary offer depends on role scope, experience, education, work location, and market considerations
- Comprehensive benefits program supporting physical, mental, and financial well-being
- 401(k) savings plan with 6% match, vested from day one
- Performance and recognition-based incentives
- Tuition assistance
- Access to mental healthcare, fertility, and adoption assistance
- Workplace flexibility including the option to work remotely from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year
Location
- Remote position with the team based in West Orange, New Jersey
Additional Information
- The organization does not sponsor new applicants for employment authorization for this position.
- Equal employment opportunity is provided regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected status.
- Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.
- A respectful, inclusive, and harassment-free work environment is maintained for all employees and applicants.