Senior Counsel

Overview

Senior Counsel position in New Jersey (insurance defense). This role requires an active New Jersey Bar license.

The practice involves New Jersey litigation and handling complex, high-exposure matters through resolution or trial. The position offers meaningful autonomy with leadership support.

Responsibilities

• Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials
• Manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial
• Develop case themes and litigation strategy for each matter
• Manage insurance defense matters, including client and carrier communications
• Handle expert-intensive litigation, including retaining/working with experts as needed
• Prepare for mediation and trial
• Provide routine communications with clients
• Cultivate relationships with the firm’s existing and future clients
• Work collaboratively with attorneys across experience levels
• Provide leadership and direction for less experienced attorneys

Requirements

• JD from an ABA approved school
• Active Bar license (must be licensed in your state)
• An active New Jersey Bar license is required
• 8+ years of solid litigation experience, specifically with litigation support, deposition and trial preparation
• Ability to manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial
• Experience handling insurance defense matters preferred
• Experience with time management systems
• Proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision
• Outstanding listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Professional appearance and demeanor

Preferred Qualifications

• At least five years of meaningful New Jersey insurance defense experience
• Familiarity with local practice and procedure
• Comfort with discovery, depositions, experts, substantive motion practice, client and carrier communication, mediation, and trial preparation

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $150,000–$200,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
• Annual billable hours bonus: $10,000, then aggregating with $7,500 for every additional tier
• Comprehensive benefits coverage, including plans available at zero employee cost (average annual employer contribution for health/vision/dental/life coverage is $700–$1,700)
• 401(k) program with a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4–5%
• Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings plan: $100–$200/month (full-time attorneys after one year with the firm)
• Paid parental leave at base pay
• Monthly technology reimbursement: $60

Location

• New Jersey practice
• Flexible work model: remote, hybrid, or onsite options available

Additional Information

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• No recruiters/agencies
• Pay Range: $150,000—$200,000 USD