Senior Counsel

Overview

Senior Counsel (Insurance Defense)

This role is part of a New Jersey practice. An active New Jersey Bar license is required.

The organization is seeking an experienced insurance defense attorney to join its growing New Jersey office and handle complex, high-exposure matters with meaningful autonomy and access to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials
• Develop case strategy, including a defensible case theme and approach to mediation and trial preparation
• Manage full case handling responsibilities, including discovery and trial facets
• Lead case work and provide leadership/direction for less experienced attorneys
• Communicate routinely with clients and coordinate with carriers
• Cultivate relationships with current and future clients
• Collaborate with attorneys at all experience levels
• Maintain proactive communication and responsiveness to keep matters moving

Requirements

• JD from an ABA approved school
• 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 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

• Experience handling insurance defense matters preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $150,000–$200,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
• Annual billable hours bonus ranging from $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 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 (full-time attorneys after one year with the firm) $100–$200/month
• Paid parental leave at base pay
• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60
• Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
• Firm provided CLE programs and paid bar license renewal fees
• Flexible vacation policy for attorneys
• Defined pathway to partnership
• Internal diversity and inclusion programs, including the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
• Firm-wide charitable giving program
• Numerous social and off-site events each year

Work Model

• Flexible Work Model: Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available
• Emphasis on in-person collaboration when needed (e.g., trial preparation, witness preparation, strategy, mentoring, and team connection)

Location

New Jersey (New Jersey practice). An active New Jersey Bar license is required.

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No recruiters/agencies.