Insurance Defense Attorney

Law Firms; Atlantic City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

1:1 legal assistant support

Bonus potential

Competitive base salary

Job summary

Law Firms in Atlantic City, NJ seeks an Associate Attorney to join its defense litigation team. The role offers hands-on experience in discovery, depositions, motion practice, and court appearances within a civil defense practice.

The position provides a hybrid work schedule after the introductory period, 1:1 legal assistant support, and a competitive base salary with bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Approximately 1+ years of legal experience.
• Strong understanding of litigation fundamentals, including discovery, depositions, and motion practice.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle civil defense litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Manage discovery and participate in depositions.
• Draft and argue motions.
• Attend hearings, conferences, and court appearances.
• Work closely with clients, claims professionals, and the litigation team.

Job description

Location: Atlantic City, NJ

Work Mode: Hybrid

Compensation: $105,000 – $140,000 + bonus

About:

I’m currently recruiting for an established litigation practice seeking an Associate Attorney to join its defense litigation team in Atlantic City, NJ.

This is an opportunity for an attorney who wants meaningful hands‑on litigation experience, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, and court appearances. The practice has significant experience handling defense‑side matters involving premises liability and other civil/personal injury claims.

What You’ll Do

• Handle civil defense litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Manage discovery and participate in depositions
• Draft and argue motions
• Attend hearings, conferences, and court appearances
• Work closely with clients, claims professionals, and the litigation team

What They’re Looking For

• Approximately 1+ years of legal experience
• Strong understanding of litigation fundamentals, including discovery, depositions, and motion practice
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Hybrid work schedule after the introductory period
• Meaningful courtroom and litigation exposure
• 1:1 legal assistant support
• Competitive base salary plus bonus opportunity

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $105,000 – $140,000 Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: