Senior Trial Attorney (Remote, New Jersey)

Overview

This role supports the legal defense of insured individuals and the organization in bodily injury, property damage, and related matters. As a Senior Trial Attorney, you will handle mediations, arbitrations, depositions, and occasional trials, while also providing legal counsel to business clients and coordinating with internal legal teams.

Responsibilities

• Represent insured individuals and the organization in the defense of bodily injury and property damage lawsuits, including subrogation and related financial cases.
• Prepare for and conduct hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions.
• Prepare and present pre- and post-trial motions.
• Assist colleagues with resolving calendar conflicts collaboratively.
• Provide counsel to business clients on day-to-day legal matters.
• Manage legal projects efficiently to support coordination and collaboration among legal teams.
• Stay current on and evaluate new laws, regulations, and case law; identify and summarize relevant issues.
• Collaborate with the Law and Regulation (L&R) team and provide proactive guidance to business units on the impact of new laws.
• Monitor legal representation.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (JD) and active membership in good standing with the New Jersey State Bar.
• 3+ years of proven litigation experience, or strong litigation-type skills (e.g., case strategy development, legal research, and advocacy), with the ability to manage complex disputes and work effectively under pressure.
• First or second chair jury trial experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, LexisNexis, and internet research.
• Strong teamwork skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative assistants under the guidance of Lead Counsel.
• Ability to manage a substantial case load.
• Comfortable working in a remote environment and willing to travel throughout the state of New Jersey.

Preferred Qualifications

• Skills in case management, litigation, stakeholder management, trial experience, trial practice, and trial preparation.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual compensation: $90,700.00 - $153,925.00 (based on experience and qualifications).
• Background investigation required.

Location

Remote work is available; role requires travel throughout the state of New Jersey.