Our Client is actively seeking a New Jersey Associate Litigation Attorney with a minimum of 4+ years of experience with insurance defense litigation.
A successful candidate possesses the following:
Engaged legal professional: You'll manage the entire legal process, from investigation and discovery through trial prep and court proceedings, representing clients in depositions, site inspections, court hearings, trials, etc. and negotiating settlements as required.Strategic partner: Researching all applicable laws and findings, you will develop appropriate legal strategies for all stages of litigation and share them with claims representatives and insured clients.People person: You'll establish and maintain good relationships with claims representatives and insured clients and occasionally conduct training sessions for Legal, Claims or other departments.Effective communicator: You'll develop and render clear, unambiguous legal opinions and strategies, and draft legal documents including pleadings and motions. Candidates should also be familiar with billable hours and be able to capture time worked.
Candidates must be able to handle caseload with little to no supervision
Must be currently barred in New Jersey.
This is a remote position, but candidate must live within commutable distance to New Jersey for occasional in-person meetings.
Benefits: 401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceDisability insuranceEmployee assistance programHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offParental leaveRetirement planVision insurance Posting Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.