Insurance Defense Associate

CyberCoders; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Holidays

Job summary

CyberCoders seeks an Insurance Defense Associate to join our litigation team. The role covers defense of insurers and insureds in a broad range of civil matters across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and federal courts, with courtroom experience from motions through trial.

The ideal candidate has JD, NJ/PA bar admissions (federal admissions preferred), and 3+ years in civil litigation with strong research and advocacy skills. Travel within the region is expected.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in NJ and/or PA; federal courts preferred.
• 3+ years civil litigation experience in insurance defense & personal injury.
• Experience in premises liability, construction defects, security claims, toxic exposure, and professional liability.

Responsibilities

• Manage diverse litigation caseload from intake to resolution, including pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
• Develop case strategy and conduct research, factual investigations, and witness preparation for depositions and trial.
• Appear and advocate in state and federal court hearings, status conferences, motions, and trials.
• Take and defend depositions; coordinate with retained experts; respond to expert reports.

Skills

Civil litigation

Insurance defense

Legal research

Deposition

Trial advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Full-service law firm recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work in New Jersey for 2026" seeking a Insurance Defense Associate near Atlantic City, NJ AND Las Vegas, NV!

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Associate to join our litigation team. The successful candidate will defend insurers and insureds in a wide range of civil matters, primarily personal injury, premises liability, construction defects, security claims, toxic exposure, and professional liability across New Jersey, Pennsylvania and applicable federal courts. This role requires strong litigation skills, independent case management, effective client communication, and courtroom experience from motion practice through trial.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse litigation caseload from intake through resolution, including drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery responses
• Develop case strategy and conduct legal research, factual investigation, and witness preparation for depositions and trial
• Handle matters involving premises liability, construction defects, security claims, toxic exposure, professional liability, and related personal injury claims
• Appear and advocate in state and federal court hearings, status conferences, motion practice, and trials
• Take and defend depositions; prepare and respond to expert reports; coordinate and communicate with retained experts
• Negotiate settlements and present settlement recommendations and strategy to clients; prepare settlement agreements and releases
• Maintain clear, timely communication with insurer clients, claims professionals, and insureds regarding case developments and budgetary considerations
• Supervise and mentor junior associates, paralegals, and support staff; assign tasks and review work product
• Manage case budgets, docketing, calendaring, and ensure compliance with court rules, deadlines, and ethical obligations
• Utilize litigation technology and e-discovery tools; prepare trial exhibits and trial binders as needed

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the New Jersey and/or Pennsylvania bar; admission to the relevant Federal District Courts strongly preferred
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience, with substantial experience in insurance defense and personal injury matters
• Demonstrated experience handling premises liability, construction defects, security claims, toxic exposure, professional liability, and other personal injury matters.
• Track record of motion practice, taking and defending depositions, and courtroom appearances; trial experience preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills; experience drafting motions, pleadings, and settlement agreements
• Clean disciplinary record and high ethical standards; ability to travel within the region for court appearances and depositions as required

Benefits

• Competitive compensation (DOE): $105k-150k
• 401(k)
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Discount
• Flexible Spending Account
• Free On-site Parking
• Holidays & Floating Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Voluntary Insurance
• Wellness Programs
• ...and more!