Litigation Attorney

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

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in insurance defense litigation, including case management, legal research, and effective communication with clients and legal professionals. Proficient in drafting legal documents and representing clients in complex legal matters.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Insurance Defense Experience


• Legal Research Skills


• Drafting Legal Documents


• Deposition Handling


• Bar Membership

Hard Skills

• Case Management


• Legal Writing


• Litigation Processes


• Summarizing Medical Records


• Client Reporting


• Arbitration Handling


• Mediation Experience


• Legal Analysis


• Time Billing

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills


• Good Judgment


• Organizational Skills


• Interpersonal Skills


• Desire to Learn

Certifications & Qualifications

• Pennsylvania Bar Membership


• New Jersey Bar Membership


• New York Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

• Complex Litigation


• High-Exposure Litigation


• Court Appearances


• Client Representation


• Legal Opinions