Staff Attorney

JCW Group; New Jersey; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JCW Group is partnering with a leading New Jersey insurance carrier to hire a Staff Attorney within its General Claims Legal team. The role supports coverage analysis, policy interpretation, and defense matters across personal and commercial P&C, collaborating with claims and business partners to provide practical legal counsel.

You will advise on coverage matters, review policy language, oversee outside counsel, and help resolve complex claims issues.

Qualifications

• J.D. and active NJ Bar admission or eligibility for an in-house limited license.
• 1–5 years of insurance coverage and/or insurance defense experience.
• Strong writing, communication, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on coverage matters across personal and commercial insurance claims
• Review policy language and prepare coverage-related correspondence
• Support claims teams on legal and litigation matters
• Oversee outside counsel and ongoing insurance litigation

Skills

Insurance law

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

J.D.

NJ Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

JCW is partnering with a leading New Jersey insurance carrier on a Staff Attorney search within their General Claims Legal team. This is an opportunity to join an in-house legal team and work closely with claims and business partners on insurance coverage and defense matters across personal and commercial P&C lines. The role will provide exposure to coverage analysis, policy interpretation, litigation oversight, regulatory matters, and advising internal stakeholders on complex claims-related legal issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise on coverage matters across personal and commercial insurance claims
• Review policy language and prepare coverage-related correspondence
• Support claims teams on legal and litigation matters
• Oversee outside counsel and ongoing insurance litigation

Qualifications:

• J.D. and active NJ Bar admission or eligibility for an in-house limited license
• 1–5 years of insurance coverage and/or insurance defense experience
• Strong writing, communication, and analytical skills
• Additional state bar admissions are a plus