BI Defense Attorney

Socket.dev; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

FSA & HSA

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) with company match

EAP

Job summary

CURE Auto Insurance, a leading auto insurer in New Jersey, is seeking a Bodily Injury Defense Attorney to join its internal claims team in Princeton, NJ. The role focuses on defense litigation, depositions, and high-stakes settlements within a collaborative, hybrid work model.

Qualifications include a JD from an ABA-accredited school and NJ Bar admission; PA/NY admission is preferred. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a strong growth path in a team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• JD required from ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice and in good standing with NJ State Bar.
• PA and/or NY admission preferred; Michigan, a plus.

Responsibilities

• Strategize, implement, and manage litigation cases with internal counsel and claims.
• Plan, take, and defend depositions.
• Prepare and respond to pleadings and discovery.
• Evaluate and provide detailed analysis of assigned cases.
• Collaborate with insureds and Claims to resolve claims promptly.
• Attend motion hearings, arbitration hearings, and other pre-trial matters.
• Prepare for and try cases.
• Draft and argue post-trial motions and appeals.
• Negotiate high-level settlement agreements.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Computer literacy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

NJ Bar admitted in good standing

PA and/or NY admission preferred

Michigan admission a plus

Job description

Property Damage and Bodily Injury Defense Attorney (Internal Claims Counsel - Litigation)

CURE Auto Insurance is a leading direct writer of auto insurance in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. CURE offers a great working environment, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits package which includes health and dental coverage, life and disability insurance, 401k with generous company match, and much more!

Searching for a fulfilling legal career that also offers you the healthy work life balance necessary to juggle the demands of today’s busy life? CURE Auto Insurance is seeking a Bodily Injury Defense Attorney to join our team. You’ll have an opportunity to work beside a first-rate team of subject matter experts in the field of law, insurance, and business operations.

Essential Job Functions

• Work with internal counsel in conjunction with claims to strategize, implement, and manage litigation cases, including trial and expense control

• Planning, taking, and defending depositions

• Preparing and responding to pleadings and discovery

• Evaluating and providing detailed analysis of assigned cases in accordance with CURE’s staff counsel policies and procedures

• Collaborating with CURE’s insureds and Claims Department to establish, communicate, and implement team litigation objectives and obtain prompt resolution of claims

• Attending motion hearings, arbitration hearings, and all other pre-trial matters

• Ability to prepare for and try cases

• Ability to draft and argue post-trial motions and appeals

• Negotiating high-level settlement agreement

Experience/Qualifications

• At least 3 years auto bodily injury and negligence litigation experience required
• Experience independently managing a caseload of bodily injury defense matters, working cases from beginning to end. Auto defense trial experience is a must.
• Excellent research, writing, and presentation communication skills
• Ability to think critically, analyze complex information, and problem solve with expedience
• Highly collaborative working style with demonstrated commitments to meeting individual and team goals
• Must be adaptable and computer savvy with an ability to navigate multiple systems

Education Requirements

• JD required from a ABA-accredited law school

• Admitted to practice, and in good standing, with NJ State Bar

• PA and/or NY admission preferred; Michigan, a plus

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefitsincluding medical, dental and vision coverage

• Generous paid time off(PTO days, sick days, and holidays)

• Flexible spending optionswith FSA & HSA plans

• Life and AD&D insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Voluntary benefitssuch as legal services, pet insurance, and identity & fraud protection

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)for employees and their families

• Health & wellness perksincluding gym discounts, wellness reimbursements, and reward programs

• Fun, engaging in-office eventsthat support our culture

Physical Actions/Environment: Required job duties consist of prompt and regular attendance, ability to frequently move about the office to coordinate work with others; standing, sitting and typing for extended periods; and lifting and/or carrying up to 5 lbs. Ability to frequently communicate with others in-person, on the phone/virtually, and in writing. Ability to read, understand, process and evaluate large amounts of technical information and make related, informed decisions.

Starting Salary: $100,000 - $160,000

Schedule:We offer flexible work hours between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, and employees can choose a schedule that works best for them—8:00 AM–4:00 PM, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM, or 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. While we aim to support individual preferences, final schedules may be adjusted based on business needs to ensure great coverage and teamwork.

We offer a hybrid work schedule: team members work onsite 4 days per week and have the flexibility to work remotely 1 day per week.

Location: Princeton, NJ

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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.

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