Insurance Defense Litigator: Complex & High-Exposure

Jobtailor; New Jersey; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New Jersey seeks an attorney to handle insurance defense cases from inception to resolution, including depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances. The role emphasizes strong legal research and writing, client reporting, and strategic case management.

Bar membership in PA, NJ, or NY is required, and ability to manage a large caseload is essential. Ideal candidates demonstrate excellent communication, organizational skills, and a proactive approach to learn and grow

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in insurance defense.
• Experience handling depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and other complex assignments.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Member in good standing with the Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and/or New York bar.
• Good judgment and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage a large caseload and day-to-day case tasks.
• Strong desire to learn and grow in the legal profession.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills to work effectively with senior attorneys, partners, staff, clients, opposing counsel, and the court system.
• Experience billing for your time.

Responsibilities

• Handle full ownership of cases from inception to resolution.
• Draft pleadings, correspondence, memoranda, and other documents.
• Record and disseminate information on behalf of clients.
• Summarize medical records and highlight important information.
• Write client reports summarizing case status and next steps.
• Identify, research, and analyze legal issues and conflicting legal opinions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Handle arbitrations and argue motions.
• Attend in-person and virtual court appearances.
• Represent clients in defense of complex and high-exposure litigation.
• Explain litigation processes to unfamiliar parties.
• Move cases toward cost-effective, efficient, and fair resolutions.
• Manage multiple assignments and deadlines.

Skills

Insurance Defense

Deposition Handling

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Case Management

Time Billing

Client Reporting

Oral Communication

Education

Bar Membership

Job description

Jobtailor in New Jersey seeks an attorney to handle insurance defense cases from inception to resolution, including depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances. The role emphasizes strong legal research and writing, client reporting, and strategic case management.

Bar membership in PA, NJ, or NY is required, and ability to manage a large caseload is essential. Ideal candidates demonstrate excellent communication, organizational skills, and a proactive approach to learn and grow