BI Defense Attorney

CURE Auto Insurance (Citizens United Reciprocal Exchange); Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

FSA/HSA plans

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) with company match

Voluntary benefits (legal services,pet

Job summary

CURE Auto Insurance is seeking a Bodily Injury Defense Attorney to join our internal claims counsel team in Princeton, NJ. The role focuses on managing auto bodily injury litigation from intake to resolution, with opportunities to handle depositions, pleadings, and pre-trial motions.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of auto injury litigation experience, NJ Bar admission, and strong research and writing skills. We offer a hybrid schedule, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years auto bodily injury litigation experience.
• Experience handling cases from start to finish including defense trials.
• Strong research, writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems quickly.
• Collaborative, team-oriented with goal-driven mindset.
• Proficient with multiple computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Strategize and manage litigation cases with internal counsel.
• Plan, take and defend depositions.
• Prepare pleadings and discovery responses.
• Evaluate cases per staff policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with insureds and Claims to resolve claims.
• Attend motion and arbitration hearings and pre-trial matters.
• Prepare for and try cases.
• Draft and argue post-trial motions and appeals.

Skills

Auto Bodily Injury litigation

Trial experience

Legal research & writing

Collaborative team player

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Admitted to NJ State Bar in good standing

PA and/or NY admission preferred

Michigan admission a plus

Tools

NJ Bar admission

Legal research tools

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

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

• 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.

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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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.

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