Contract Litigation Attorney

Lawyers On Demand Limited; Newark, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawyers on Demand, a Consilio company, is seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Attorney for a long-term temporary assignment in Newark, NJ. The role supports an insurance defense practice handling civil litigation, depositions, discovery, and trial preparation.

Start in Aug or Sep 2026, full-time 40 hours per week, onsite or hybrid with remote consideration. Candidates will have 5+ years of litigation experience, NJ bar in good standing (NY license preferred), and strong writing, research,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience with a preference for insurance defense.
• Experience in insurance coverage or tort/general liability matters.
• Active New Jersey bar license in good standing; dual NJ/NY licensure preferred.
• Strong research, writing, analytical and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full civil litigation lifecycle for insurance defense matters.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft, propound, and respond to written discovery.
• Draft dispositive and substantive motions, including summary judgment and motions in limine.
• Conduct case file reviews and assist with case strategy and matter management.
• Assist with trial preparation and opportunities to participate in trials.

Skills

Litigation

Insurance defense

Discovery

Motions

Trial prep

Legal writing

Billing narratives

NJ Bar

NJ/NY license

Job description

Lawyers on Demand, a Consilio Company, is one of the largest and fastest growing global legal services businesses, and as a ‘new law’ pioneer, we continue to lead the market we’ve created. With a global team of over 600 attorneys and consultants working across our secondments, legal advisory services, and legal operations & tech solutions, we want you to be a part of our exciting journey!

Lawyers on Demand (LOD), a Consilio company, is assisting a rapidly growing national insurance defense law firm in seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Attorney to join its team on a long‑term temporary basis. The firm’s preference is for attorneys who can work onsite or hybrid from its Newark, New Jersey office, though highly qualified remote candidates will also be considered.

Project Details

• Start: August or September 2026
• Duration: At least 6 months, with potential for extension
• Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week; no overtime expected
• Location: Ideally onsite or hybrid in Newark, NJ; strong remote candidates will also be considered
• Compensation: $80/hour

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full civil litigation lifecycle for insurance defense matters
• Take and defend depositions
• Draft, propound, and respond to written discovery
• Draft dispositive and substantive motions, including motions for summary judgment and motions in limine
• Conduct case file reviews and assist with case strategy and overall matter management
• Assist with trial preparation and, for attorneys with relevant experience or interest, potentially participate in trials
• Collaborate with attorneys and legal teams to develop effective defense strategies and advance matters toward resolution
• Prepare accurate and compliant billing narratives in accordance with insurance carrier requirements

Candidate Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience, with a strong preference for insurance defense experience
• Experience defending claims in one or both of the following areas:
  • Insurance coverage: Advising and advocating for insurance carriers on coverage-related matters
  • Tort / general liability: Including slip-and-fall, premises liability, and similar claims
• Experience managing matters through discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation
• Trial experience is not required, although candidates with trial experience or an interest in developing courtroom experience may have opportunities to participate in trials
• Strong understanding of insurance defense billing practices, including the ability to prepare clear and acceptable time narratives
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Active New Jersey bar license, in good standing, is required
• Dual licensure in New Jersey and New York is highly preferred

LOD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion is a core part of our Ways of Working, and we celebrate and embrace it. We know the individual differences of our people make us collectively better and we encourage all applicants; including people with disability, career breaks, gender diverse, LGBTQIA, and culturally diverse communities to join us so we can do great things together.