Litigation Trial Attorney (New Jersey)

American Family Insurance Agency Staff; Newark (NJ); Remote; USD 109,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled legal representative to manage moderately complex litigation cases. This remote role involves advocating for clients in various forums, analyzing ongoing cases, and drafting essential legal documents. Ideal candidates will have a Juris Doctor degree and bar admission, with a strong foundation in tort, contract, and insurance law. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement plans, ensuring a supportive work environment for diverse backgrounds. Join a team dedicated to excellence in legal representation and client advocacy.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Wellbeing programs

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Student loan repayment

Family leave

Qualifications

• Bar admission in the practicing state or within one year of hire; reciprocity in PA within a year preferred.
• Previous in-house trial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation involving the corporation and/or its insured within established guidelines.
• Draft pleadings, papers, and briefs; conduct research to support litigation activities.
• Negotiate effectively to resolve issues.

Skills

Litigation experience

Knowledge of tort, contract, and insurance law

Proficiency in preparing civil pleadings, motions, discovery, and depositions

Experience providing customer-driven solutions and support

Understanding of Professional Responsibility rules

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Job Description

This position provides effective legal representation and handles moderately complex litigation involving either the corporation and/or its insured within established corporate guidelines and the applicable code of professional responsibility.

Reporting Line: You will report to the senior manager, legal.

Location: Remote (indicated by #LI-Remote)

Position Compensation Range

$109,000.00 - $185,000.00

Pay Rate Type: Salary

Compensation may vary based on the job level and geographic location. Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates.

Primary Accountabilities

1. Handle litigation involving the corporation and/or its insured within established guidelines and professional standards.
2. Manage complex files with higher dollar exposure, requiring less oversight, and communicate progress to clients.
3. Analyze ongoing cases, assess risks, and seek settlements as appropriate.
4. Draft pleadings, papers, and briefs; conduct research to support litigation activities.
5. Advocate client positions in various forums, including courts and administrative hearings.
6. Negotiate effectively to resolve issues.
7. Stay current on relevant statutes and court decisions, analyzing their impact on policy interpretation and enforceability.
8. Potentially develop specialized areas of practice.

Knowledge & Skills Requirements

• Experience providing customer-driven solutions and support.
• Proficiency in preparing civil pleadings, motions, discovery, and depositions.
• Litigation experience.
• Understanding of Professional Responsibility rules in practice jurisdiction.
• Knowledge of tort, contract, and insurance law.
• Bar admission in the practicing state or within one year of hire; reciprocity in PA within a year preferred.
• Juris Doctor degree.

Additional Skills

• Previous in-house trial experience preferred.

Travel & Physical Requirements

• Travel up to 50%.
• Primarily sitting/standing work.

Additional Information

• Background checks required.
• Signing a non-disclosure agreement is necessary.
• Sponsorship is not available; NJ bar license required, with reciprocity in PA within a year.

We encourage applications from candidates with diverse experiences and backgrounds. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, wellbeing programs, retirement plans, paid holidays, paid time off, student loan repayment, and family leave. Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with law.