Insurance Defense Attorney; Partial Remote #ESF

Job Opportunity

Direct writer auto insurance company operating in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. Known for its collaborative legal and claims environment with strong internal litigation support. Offers attorneys a balanced work-life culture with hybrid flexibility, outstanding benefit packages, and a people-first work environment. Stable, growing company with tremendous opportunity for career advancement. Competitive compensation and benefits.

Job Type: Full Time

Location:

Princeton, New Jersey

Pay:
Excellent

Job Description

What You Will Be Doing:

• Handle PIP and Coverage litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Represent the company in Forthright arbitration and New Jersey Superior Court litigation.
• Collaborate closely with Claims teams to develop litigation strategies and resolve claims efficiently.
• Draft pleadings, motions, arbitration submissions, discovery responses, and appeals.
• Conduct and defend depositions and Examinations Under Oath (EUOs).
• Attend hearings, arbitrations, pre-trial conferences, and motion arguments.
• Manage settlement negotiations and evaluate litigation exposure.
• Prepare cases for arbitration, dispositive hearings, and trials.
• Handle Rule 35 applications and post-trial/post-arbitration motions.

Experience You Will Need:

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active and good standing membership with the New Jersey State Bar.
• Minimum 2+ years of Insurance Defense litigation experience preferred.
• Strong experience handling PIP and Coverage litigation matters.
• Experience working in both Forthright and NJ Superior Court strongly preferred.
• Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload.
• Strong deposition, EUO, arbitration, and motion practice experience.
• Excellent legal writing, research, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable navigating multiple legal systems/platforms.

Benefits:

• Hybrid work schedule
• Flexible working hours
• Strong work-life balance culture
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• PTO, sick days, and paid holidays
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional voluntary benefits including pet insurance and legal services
• Stable in-house litigation environment with collaborative claims partnership

Our client asked me to submit 3 great people within the next few days. We work directly with the hiring manager and can arrange interviews within a few days.

Tom S

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