Part-Time Appellate Attorney

Job Description

Everstaff is seeking an experienced Part-Time Appellate Attorney to support appeals related to automobile insurance claims.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an attorney with strong appellate experience to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment with the potential for expanded responsibilities and future leadership.

Direct Hire Opportunity!

Hourly Rate: $60-$80 per hour, based on experience

Schedule: Part-time with flexible hours

Work Model: Hybrid schedule

Location: Princeton, NJ (Hybrid)

Standard Benefits

Essential Job Functions

• Handle appeals of automobile insurance claims as assigned by claims leadership and/or the legal team
• Draft, review, and file appellate briefs, motions, and related legal documents with a high level of accuracy and legal analysis
• Argue appeals before appropriate appellate courts when required
• Provide legal counsel and guidance to internal departments, including claims, underwriting, SIU, and other business units, as needed
• Analyze complex legal issues involving no-fault insurance, coverage disputes, and appellate procedure
• Support matters involving bodily injury (BI), uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM), and automobile physical damage coverage, as applicable
• Direct and collaborate with support staff on clerical and administrative aspects of appellate matters
• Manage assigned files independently in a paperless, electronic environment
• Contribute to the continued development of appellate processes and best practices as the operation expands

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience handling automobile insurance claims from inception through resolution
• At least 2 years of direct experience handling appeals related to automobile insurance claims
• Extensive knowledge of no-fault insurance, insurance coverage law, and appellate procedures
• Strong familiarity with local and state discovery rules and applicable substantive law related to automobile insurance matters
• Proven experience drafting appellate briefs and presenting oral arguments
• Ability to manage matters independently while maintaining organization, attention to detail, and strict deadlines
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills with excellent legal judgment
• Proficiency with legal research and technology tools, including Westlaw, Microsoft Word, and Outlook
• Comfortable working in a fully electronic, paperless legal environment

Education & Licensure

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• Active license to practice law in New Jersey and in good standing with the State Bar

If you feel you have the above qualifications, please apply!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other protected status under the law.
Ever Staff is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V/SO/GI)