Civil Litigation Attorney

Goldberg Miller & Rubin; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced insurance defense attorney in New Jersey to take ownership of cases from inception to resolution. You will draft pleadings, manage discovery, and communicate with clients while handling depositions, arbitrations, and court appearances.

The role requires strong research, writing, and interpersonal skills and the ability to manage a large caseload with efficiency. Applicants must be admitted to the New Jersey Bar, with Pennsylvania and/or New York bar

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in insurance defense.
• Experience handling depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and complex assignments.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Bar membership in NJ required; PA and/or NY membership a plus.
• Strong organization and caseload management abilities.
• Billing experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle own case from inception to resolution.
• Draft pleadings, correspondence, memoranda, and other documents.
• Record and disseminate information for clients.
• Summarize medical records and highlight key information.
• Attend in-person and virtual court appearances.
• Take and defend depositions, argue motions.
• Manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Provide litigation leadership and move cases toward fair resolutions.

Skills

Insurance defense

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Case management

Billing experience

Interpersonal skills

Education

New Jersey Bar Membership

Pennsylvania Bar Membership

New York Bar Membership

Job description

Responsibilities

• Our attorneys get REAL responsibilities from day one.
• Talented attorneys get full ownership of a case from inception to resolution meaning they are the point person for the day to day responsibilities and handle all aspects.
• Drafting of pleadings, correspondence, memoranda, and other documents.
• Record and disseminate all information on behalf of the clients.
• Summarize medical records and highlight important information.
• Write reports to clients summarizing the status of the case and analyzing the case faults.
• Identify, research, and analyze legal issues and conflicting legal opinions.
• Take and defend depositions, handle arbitrations, and argue motions.
• Attend in-person and virtual court appearances.
• Provide legal representation of clients to protect their interests in defense of complex and high exposure litigation.
• Explain litigation to those unfamiliar with the process.
• Take charge of cases to move them toward cost effective, efficient, and fair resolutions.
• Juggle multiple assignments and/or deadlines.

Requirements

• At least five years of experience in insurance defense.
• Experience handling depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and other complex assignments.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Member in good standing with the New Jersey bar.
• Membership in the Pennsylvania and/or New York bar are an added plus.
• Exhibits good judgment and organizational skills.
• The ability to manage a large caseload and the day-to-day tasks involved within cases.
• A strong desire to learn and grow in their legal profession.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with senior attorneys, partners, staff, clients, opposing counsel, and the court system.
• Experience billing for your time.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in insurance defense litigation, including case management, legal research, and effective communication with clients and legal professionals. Proven ability to handle depositions, arbitrations, and complex legal assignments while maintaining a strong organizational skill set.

Certifications & Qualifications

• New Jersey Bar Membership
• Pennsylvania Bar Membership
• New York Bar Membership