Appellate Attorney

CURE Auto Insurance (Citizens United Reciprocal Exchange); Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

A leading auto insurance provider is seeking an experienced Appellate Attorney for a full-time position in Princeton, NJ. The role requires at least 5 years of experience handling automobile insurance claims and 2 years of appeals. The successful candidate will manage appeals independently, draft documents, and assist various departments. Strong organizational and technological skills are essential. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience handling automobile insurance claims.
• 2+ years handling appeals of automobile insurance claims.
• Active law license to practice in New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Handle appeals of automobile insurance claims.
• Draft appellate documents and argue appeals.
• Advise and assist underwriting and SIU.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Knowledge of No-fault insurance

Strong organizational skills

Technological skills for courtroom presentation

Education

Law degree from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

CURE Auto Insurance (Citizens United Reciprocal Exchange)

A leading direct writer of auto insurance in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. Offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and a conducive working environment.

Job Title

Appellate Attorney

Job Summary

We have a unique opportunity for an experienced appellate attorney with 3+ years of civil litigation experience 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 and may counsel and assist underwriting, SIU, and other departments as needed.

Responsibilities

• Handle appeals of automobile insurance claims.
• Advise and assist underwriting, SIU, and other departments.
• Manage appeals files independently with strong organizational and technological skills.
• Draft appellate documents and argue appeals.
• Direct support staff on clerical and administrative matters related to appeals.
• Operate in a paperless electronic environment and utilize courtroom technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years 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 substantive law pertaining to 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.
• Law degree from an ABA‑accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• Active law license to practice in New Jersey and member of the State Bar of NJ in good standing.

Compensation

Base pay range: $130,000.00/yr – $170,000.00/yr (actual pay based on experience).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, 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, ID & Fraud, Accident & Illness, and more)

Schedule

Full‑time; Monday – Friday, 8:30am‑5pm. Hybrid schedule.

Location

Princeton, NJ

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Legal

Industry

Insurance

EEO Statement

We recruit, hire, employ, train and promote, and compensate individuals based on job‑related qualifications and abilities. We respect the dignity and worth of each individual and are committed to an employment environment that is free from all forms of employment discrimination. CURE Auto Insurance provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Disclaimer: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description may be subject to change at any time.

Application Eligibility

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