Insurance Defense Trial Attorney - New Jersey

Overview

This role involves representing clients in all areas of insurance defense practice, primarily handling cases of low to moderate complexity and exposure. The position manages all phases of cases from intake through resolution.

Responsibilities

• Litigate cases with low to moderate complexity and exposure, managing all necessary duties from intake to trial and/or settlement.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs.
• Attend hearings, conferences, interviews, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Proactively communicate case handling opportunities and challenges to leadership.
• Consult with the Claims Department on legal aspects of files and jurisdictional issues.
• Perform other tasks to ensure efficient case management.
• May serve as second chair in trials and handle trials involving moderate complexity and/or exposure.
• Provide support to senior attorneys on cases of greater complexity and receive developmental assignments involving high complexity and/or exposure.

Physical Requirements

• Work performed in-person at an office or virtually at an approved alternative work location; may include fieldwork.
• Indoor, climate-controlled environment with adequate lighting and ventilation.
• Frequent sitting or standing for prolonged periods.
• Occasional movement around the workplace, including stairs, ramps, and uneven surfaces.
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or place objects up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, mousing, writing, and manipulating equipment.
• Occasional bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, twisting, and reaching.
• Visual and auditory abilities sufficient to perform job duties safely and effectively.
• May require regular travel between offices, alternative work locations, and field sites.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Licensed to practice law in applicable states required upon hire.

Experience Requirements

• Three years of insurance defense litigation and/or personal/bodily injury experience preferred.
• Second chair trial experience strongly preferred.
• Multistate jurisdictional practice preferred.

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Effective negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Ability to represent the organization with external constituents.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Strong time management and priority-setting skills.
• Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong technical aptitude and proficiency with technology to maximize efficiency in a virtual, paperless environment.
• Public speaking skills and ability to handle high caseloads in adversarial or confrontational situations.
• Valid driving capability.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location.
• Salary range for DC/NJ/NY/OH: $108,375 - $196,130.
• Bonus opportunity based on company and individual performance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off and paid parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.

Location

• Remote work option available.
• Job location: US - NJ.

Additional Information

• The recruitment process typically closes open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting; prompt application is encouraged.
• The employer is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable laws.
• Employment restrictions apply under 18 U.S.C. Section 1033 regarding individuals convicted of certain felonies without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance.
• Compliance with Massachusetts law prohibiting lie detector tests as a condition of employment.

Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly to be considered for this opportunity.