Litigation Associate

AJ Chambers US; New Jersey; On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Job summary

AJ Chambers US is seeking an Insurance Litigation Associate with 3+ years of experience to join its Insurance practice. This role offers exposure to sophisticated insurance-related litigation and collaboration with a respected team.

The candidate must be admitted to the New Jersey Bar; admission to the New York Bar is a plus. Strong research, writing, and analytical skills are essential, with the ability to work independently while coordinating with colleagues.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant litigation experience.
• Insurance coverage experience is a plus.
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar is required.
• Admission to the New York Bar is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle own matters with oversight from senior attorneys.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff on cases.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Job description

A well-established, full-service law firm is seeking an Insurance Litigation Associate with 3+ years of experience to join its Insurance practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with a solid litigation background who is looking to further develop their experience in insurance-related matters within a collaborative and respected team.

About the Role

The role offers exposure to sophisticated litigation work, with insurance coverage experience viewed as a plus, but not a requirement. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced attorneys while maintaining responsibility for their own matters.

Responsibilities

• 3+ years of relevant litigation experience
• Insurance coverage experience is a plus
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar is required
• Admission to the New York Bar is a plus
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with attorneys and staff

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant litigation experience
• Insurance coverage experience is a plus
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar is required
• Admission to the New York Bar is a plus
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with attorneys and staff

Required Skills

• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with attorneys and staff

Preferred Skills

• Insurance coverage experience is a plus
• Admission to the New York Bar is a plus

Pay range and compensation package

Base salary starting at $150,000. Actual compensation may vary based on qualifications, years of experience, education, and any additional certifications or licenses.

The firm offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Discretionary bonus program
• Life, health, accident, and disability insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Why Join

• Established and Respected Platform: Join a long-standing firm with a strong reputation in litigation and insurance matters.
• Meaningful Litigation Experience: Work on substantive insurance litigation matters with the opportunity to build depth in coverage work.
• Supportive, Team-Oriented Environment: A collaborative culture that values independence while encouraging teamwork and professional development.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Strong base salary with a comprehensive benefits offering.