Attorney- Insurance Defense

Elevate HR Solutions - Raleigh, - Customer; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate HR Solutions seeks an experienced Insurance Defense Attorney to join its North Jersey team. The role focuses on managing defense matters from inception to resolution, with strong emphasis on NJ auto liability experience.

The ideal candidate has 3-8 years of insurance defense litigation, a NJ bar license, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with seasoned litigators. Hybrid work with in-office Jersey City presence.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of insurance defense litigation experience.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of insurance defense matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests and responses, motions, briefs, reports, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions, handle motion practice and court appearances.
• Participate in arbitrations and mediations, prepare matters for trial.
• Handle automobile liability matters under New Jersey law.
• Maintain strong relationships with insurance carriers, claims professionals, and corporate clients.
• Conduct legal research, draft persuasive motions/briefs/memoranda.

Skills

Insurance defense litigation

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Caseload management

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Attorney- Insurance Defense

Elevate HR Solutions - Raleigh, - Customer Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

About this position

At ElevateHR Solutions, we believe that people are the driving force behind every successful organization. With over 26 years of experience across diverse industries and international markets, we specialize in delivering strategic HR solutions that empower businesses to thrive.

Our mission is to elevate your HR function, transforming it from a back-office necessity to a core component of your company’s competitive advantage. Whether you're a startup seeking guidance or an established business looking to optimize your talent strategy, we’re here to provide expert support tailored to your unique goals.

By combining data-driven insights with a people-first approach, we help organizations build strong, inclusive cultures and unlock their full potential.

Let’s elevate your business together.

Position Overview

The client is seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Attorney to join its North Jersey team. This role is designed for an attorney with 3-8 years of insurance defense litigation experience who is comfortable independently managing a caseload while working closely with experienced litigators and firm leadership. Experience handling New Jersey automobile liability matters is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of insurance defense matters from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests and responses, motions, briefs, reports, and other litigation documents
• Conduct and defend depositions, handle motion practice and court appearances
• Participate in arbitrations and mediations, prepare matters for trial
• Handle automobile liability matters under New Jersey law
• Maintain strong relationships with insurance carriers, claims professionals, and corporate clients
• Conduct legal research, draft persuasive motions/briefs/memoranda

Education & Experience Requirements

Required: Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; Active New Jersey law license; 3-8 years of insurance defense litigation experience; experience independently managing litigation matters; experience handling pleadings, discovery, depositions, and motion practice; strong legal research/writing and oral advocacy skills.

Strong Plus: New Jersey automobile liability defense experience; experience representing insurance carriers or self-insured entities; arbitration/mediation/trial/courtroom experience; premises liability experience; existing relationships with insurance carriers or claims professionals.

Work Environment

Flexible hybrid X new attorneys generally expected 2-3 days/week in the Jersey City office initially, loosely enforced.