In-House Subrogation Trial Attorney — Hybrid

Oliver James Group; Trenton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James Group in the Greater Trenton Area is seeking an experienced Trial Attorney to join its in-house litigation team, supporting subrogation defense matters for a high-tech P&C client. You will manage a full docket, handle pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, and trial preparation with an emphasis on strategic resolution.

The ideal candidate has 5–15+ years of subrogation insurance defense, significant trial experience before judges or juries, and a JD with active New Jersey bar

Qualifications

• 5-15+ years of subrogation insurance defense.
• Significant trial experience before judges or juries.
• Experience partnering with insurance claims teams and managing a high-volume litigation caseload.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a full docket of subrogation insurance defense matters from case strategy through resolution or trial.
• Handle pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Evaluate liability and damages exposure and advise claims partners on litigation strategy and resolution.
• Collaborate with expert witnesses on complex and multi-party matters.
• Negotiate settlements and mediations and maintain case documentation in litigation management systems.

Skills

Trial experience

Litigation management

Subrogation defense

Insurance defense

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Oliver James Group in the Greater Trenton Area is seeking an experienced Trial Attorney to join its in-house litigation team, supporting subrogation defense matters for a high-tech P&C client. You will manage a full docket, handle pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, and trial preparation with an emphasis on strategic resolution.

The ideal candidate has 5–15+ years of subrogation insurance defense, significant trial experience before judges or juries, and a JD with active New Jersey bar