General Liability Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois in Newark, NJ, is seeking an attorney for its General Liability or Professional Liability Practice. The ideal candidate will possess strong research and writing skills with 1-7 years of experience in insurance defense litigation, including case management and trial experience. Admission to the New Jersey Bar is required, and additional bar admissions are a plus. The firm offers competitive compensation ranging from $125,000 to $175,000 with benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• At least 1-7 years of experience in all phases of insurance defense litigation.
• Experience in handling depositions, arbitrations, and trials.
• Interest in professional liability law considered.

Responsibilities

• Join General Liability or Professional Liability Practice as an attorney.
• Represent defendants in significant exposure cases.
• Work collaboratively in a growing firm.

Skills

Strong research and writing skills

Experience in insurance defense litigation

Case management

Handling hearings and trials

Education

Admission to the New Jersey Bar

Admission to the New York and/or Pennsylvania Bars

Job description

General Liability Practice

The Newark, NJ office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its General Liability Practice.

The ideal candidate will have strong research and writing skills and at least one (1) to seven (7) years of experience in all phases of insurance defense litigation including case management, motion practice, and discovery, as well as handling hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials. Admission to the New Jersey Bar is required. Admission to the New York and/or Pennsylvania Bars is a plus.

Lewis Brisbois' General Liability Practice is comprised of over 600 attorneys nationwide who have successfully represented defendants in significant exposure cases in numerous general liability areas. The group has provided a defense for a myriad of property and personal injury claims, for both businesses and individuals who may be insured or self‑insured. While the attorneys within the firm are equipped to handle a wide variety of matters, we excel in the litigation and trial of catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and complex litigation cases. The General Liability Practice partners and senior associates are seasoned and well‑respected trial attorneys who have broad trial experience. Our attorneys have been cited by the National Law Journal for obtaining one of the "Top Ten Defense Verdicts of the Year," and have received other prominent recognition.

Although we would prefer that you have some insurance defense experience, we are also interested in working with developing talented attorneys who come to us with excellent skills in any litigation arena. If you have substantive litigation experience and are looking for an opportunity in a growing, collaborative firm, we invite you to apply.

Professional Liability Practice

The Newark, NJ office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its Professional Liability Practice.

The ideal candidate will have strong research and writing skills and at least one (1) to seven (7) years of experience defending professional liability claims involving Directors & Officers, Legal Malpractice, Errors & Omissions, and Architects & Engineers. Admission to the New Jersey Bar is required.

Lewis Brisbois' Professional Liability Practice is comprised of attorneys located throughout all our offices nationwide. Either by way of direct engagement or retention through the professional's insurance carrier, we represent, among others: accountants, architects & engineers, attorneys, bankers, computer and media professionals, (cyber law), financial planners, healthcare providers, insurance brokers and agents, school districts and municipalities, property appraisers and inspectors, real estate appraisers, brokers and agents, and securities brokers (FINRA).

Although we would prefer that you have some experience in professional liability law, we are also interested in working with developing talented attorneys who come to us with excellent skills in any litigation arena. If you have substantive litigation experience, a demonstrated interest in professional liability law, and are looking for an opportunity in a growing, collaborative firm, we invite you to apply.

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) with employer match.

Minimum Salary: USD $125,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary: USD $175,000.00/Yr.