Insurance Defense Attorney

Ascendion; New Jersey; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible work schedule

PTO

Vacation time

Job summary

A growing law firm in New Jersey is seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Attorney with 4+ years of experience. The role involves managing insurance defense cases, conducting legal research, and drafting legal documents. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of insurance defense experience and be admitted to practice in New Jersey. The position offers an annual salary of $140k-$180k, along with full benefits including medical and dental, flexible scheduling, PTO, and vacation time.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a legal setting.
• 2+ years of insurance defense experience.
• Admitted to practice law in New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of insurance defense cases.
• Conduct thorough legal and factual research.
• Draft various legal documents to support defense strategies.
• Handle written discovery and take depositions.

Skills

Insurance defense experience

Legal research

Pleadings drafting

Deposition handling

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

We are a growing firm, looking for an Insurance Defense Attorney to join our team. Specifically, we are looking for someone who has 4+ years of experience, with previous deposition and premises liability experience.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience
• 2+ years of insurance defense experience
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in New Jersey

Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of insurance defense cases, from initial claim evaluation to final resolution.
• Conduct thorough legal and factual research, and develop effective defense strategies for clients.
• Draft various legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and briefs to support defense strategies.
• Handle written discovery, take and defend depositions, and prepare witnesses for these proceedings

The annual salary for this position is between 140k-180k. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Full Benefits offered - Medical, Dental, etc. Flexible work schedule + PTO + Vacation time