General Liability Auto/Transportation Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The Newark office of a prestigious firm is seeking a General Liability Auto/Transportation Associate Attorney. Ideal candidates will have 1-7 years of experience in insurance defense litigation, with a strong focus on Auto and Transportation cases. This role involves drafting legal documents, managing cases, and representing clients in various legal settings, providing an excellent opportunity for growth within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer contribution

Bonus for meeting hourly requirements

Qualifications

• 1 to 7 years of experience with Auto and Transportation cases.
• Experience in all phases of insurance defense litigation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings.
• Handle hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials.
• Manage case management and motion practice.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Admission to the New Jersey State Bar

Admission to the New York State Bar (optional)

Job description

General Liability Auto/Transportation Associate Attorney

General Liability Auto/Transportation Associate Attorney

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

The ideal candidate will have strong research and writing skills and one (1) to seven (7) years of experience with Auto and Transportation cases and 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 State Bar is required. Admission to the New York State Bar is a plus.

The attorneys of Lewis Brisbois' Transportation Practice are extensively involved in the defense of the trucking industry, representing freight carriers, transportation brokers, truck insurers, public entities, school bus operators, long and short haul truckers, and waste management groups engaged in both intra-state and interstate transportation. We have considerable litigation and trial experience and have dealt with a broad variety of issues that are pervasive in the industry, including negligent hiring and retention, hours of service, Engine Control Module (ECM) data, messaging and positioning data, DOT compliance, and accident reconstruction. Our clients have enjoyed excellent case results through our handling of their matters.

Qualified candidates will be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting, and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions. Candidates must have strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with employer contribution, and a bonus for those who meet their minimum hourly requirement.

Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, sick time, and 401k with employer contribution.

Minimum Salary

USD $110,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $165,000.00/Yr.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice, Legal Services, and Insurance

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