Attorney - Litigation - $180k - Cranford, NJ -

We Are Legal Revolution; Cranford (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a premier New Jersey firm as an Insurance Defense Associate, handling complex insurance disputes with a competitive salary of up to $180K. Benefit from a collaborative environment with bi-weekly strategy sessions and a culture of mentorship. Embrace a flexible work-life balance with remote options after three months.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Must have a Juris Doctor degree and be licensed in New Jersey.
• Experience in insurance defense preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Handle general liability and coverage disputes in state and federal courts.
• Prepare motions, pleadings, and discovery responses.
• Take and defend depositions, and provide counsel on litigation risks.

Skills

Litigation

Insurance Law

Legal Research

Client Counseling

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

Insurance Defense Associate | Cranford, NJ | Up to $180K

Join a premier New Jersey firm with a 40+ year legacy, where you’ll defend insurers in complex insurance disputes, working in a collaborative environment just a short commute from NYC.

Why Join the Firm:

• Secure high-stakes wins like a recent dismissal of a wrongful death lawsuit against a nurse practitioner, showcasing the firm’s expertise in insurance defense
• Earn a competitive salary of up to $180K with performance bonuses that reward your success in complex cases at the firm.
• Benefit from the firm’s recognition, with nine attorneys named to the 2024 New Jersey Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists, offering a prestigious platform to grow your career in insurance law
• Thrive in a collaborative Cranford office where bi-weekly litigation strategy sessions with partners averaging 20+ years of experience fuel your growth, and 80% of attorneys on Glassdoor praise the firm’s mentorship culture.
• Balance your career with a remote schedule after 3 months!

What You’ll Do:

• Litigate Insurance Defense Cases – Handle general liability, professional liability, and coverage disputes in state and federal courts.
• Draft Litigation Documents – Prepare motions, pleadings, and discovery responses, building strong defenses for insurer clients.
• Conduct Depositions – Take and defend depositions, gathering critical evidence to support case strategies.
• Advise Insurer Clients – Provide counsel on coverage disputes and litigation risks, maintaining strong client relationships.

Take the Next Step:

Ready to tackle high-stakes insurance defense cases with a top NJ firm? Email [e-mail] for a confidential chat today!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

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