Associate Attorney

Career Legal; New Jersey; On-site; USD 138,600 - 169,400; Full time

Job summary

Career Legal in New Jersey seeks an Associate Attorney specializing in Insurance Litigation with 3+ years of experience. This full-time, permanent role offers exposure to high-value matters and collaboration with leading practitioners in the field.

You will manage a diverse caseload, draft pleadings and discovery, conduct complex legal research, depose witnesses, and participate in trial preparation. NJ Bar admission is required; NY Bar is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant legal experience with strong litigation background.
• Active admission to the New Jersey Bar; admission to the New York Bar is a plus.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical abilities; strong communication and proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of insurance litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests/responses.
• Conduct complex legal research and analyze intricate insurance policies and factual scenarios.
• Depose witnesses, attend court hearings, and actively participate in trial preparation.
• Collaborate effectively with senior partners, associates, and dedicated support staff while maintaining the ability to work independently.

Skills

Legal experience

Legal research

Writing

Communication

Independent work

Job description

Associate Attorney – Insurance Litigation

Full-Time, Permanent

$154,000+ (Commensurate with experience)

A highly respected, mid-sized law firm are seeking a talented and motivated Insurance Litigation Associate with 3+ years of experience to join their sophisticated Insurance group.

This role offers the opportunity to handle high-value, complex litigation matters while working closely with leading practitioners in the field. It is an ideal position for an attorney looking to elevate their career, take on meaningful responsibility and enjoy a collaborative, supportive firm culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of insurance litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests/responses.
• Conduct complex legal research and analyze intricate insurance policies and factual scenarios.
• Depose witnesses, attend court hearings, and actively participate in trial preparation.
• Collaborate effectively with senior partners, associates, and dedicated support staff while maintaining the ability to work independently.

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant legal experience, with a strong background in litigation. Experience handling insurance coverage matters is highly desirable but not required.
• Active admission to the New Jersey Bar is required. Admission to the New York Bar is a distinct advantage.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical capabilities. Strong communication skills and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset are essential.