Appellate Attorney - Part Time

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This range is provided by CURE Auto Insurance (Citizens United Reciprocal Exchange). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$60.00/hr - $80.00/hr

CURE Auto Insurance is a leading direct writer of auto insurance in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. CURE offers a great working environment, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits package which includes health and dental coverage, life and disability insurance, 401k with generous company match, and much more!

We have a unique opportunity for an experienced appellate attorney with 3+ years of civil litigation experience in handling automobile insurance claims and 2+ years handling appeals of automobile insurance claims. Extensive knowledge of No‑fault insurance and insurance coverage is required. The successful candidate will handle appeals as assigned by claims and/or the legal team. The successful candidate may also counsel and assist underwriting, SIU, and other departments in the company as needed.

Experience handling BI, UM, and auto physical damage coverage matters is also preferred. The role has the possibility for a leadership position in the legal department as work of this nature grows and more associates are needed. The scope of this role may expand as the operation develops and our growth continues in the market.

All candidates must possess excellent academic credentials, outstanding written and oral advocacy skills and strong software/technological skills including competency in Word, Outlook and Westlaw. Competitive candidates will be well organized, detail‑oriented, and be able to independently manage their files. This is an amazing opportunity for someone looking to grow with the company.

The firm is located in Princeton, NJ. We provide a congenial, team‑oriented professional work environment with skilled support staff, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. We currently operate under a hybrid schedule.

We are looking for an Appellate Attorney who has the following experience:

• 5+ years of experience handling automobile insurance claims from inception to conclusion
• 2+ years handling appeals of automobile insurance claims
• Extensive knowledge of local and state discovery rules, appellate procedures and applicable substantive law, particularly relating to all types of automobile insurance claims
• Experience drafting appellate documents and arguing appeals
• Experience directing support staff on clerical and administrative matters related to handling of appeals
• Experience working in a paperless electronic environment
• Strong automation/technological skills for courtroom presentation

• Must have a law degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school and excellent academic credentials
• Must have an active law license to practice in New Jersey and a member in good standing with the State Bar of NJ
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• FSA and HRA
• Parental leave opportunities
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Discounted tickets to CURE Arena in NJ
• Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance,  & Fraud, Accident & Illness, and more!)

Physical Actions/Environment:
Required job duties consist of prompt and regular attendance, ability to frequently move about the office to coordinate work with others; standing, sitting and typing for extended periods; and lifting and/or carrying up to 5 lbs. Ability to frequently communicate with others in‑person, on the phone/virtually, and in writing. Ability to read, understand, process and evaluate large amounts of technical information and make related, informed decisions.

Schedule:

Part‑Time;
Flexible Hours!

Location:

Princeton, NJ

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