Staff Attorney

JCW Group; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JCW Group is partnering with a leading New Jersey insurance carrier on a Staff Attorney search within their General Claims Legal team. You will provide in-house counsel on insurance coverage and defense across personal and commercial auto, homeowners, and commercial property/liability claims.

This includes drafting reservation-of-rights and coverage-position letters, monitoring outside defense and coverage litigation, advising on policy language and regulatory matters, and partnering with claims

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school, NJ Bar admission (or Limited License for In-House Counsel)
• 2–5 years' experience in insurance coverage and/or insurance defense
• Additional bar admissions (NY, PA, CT, MD, or OH) a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide in-house counsel on insurance coverage and defense matters across personal and commercial auto, homeowners, and commercial property/liability claims
• Draft reservation-of-rights and coverage-position letters
• Monitor outside defense and coverage litigation
• Advise on policy language and regulatory matters
• Partner with claims and business teams on emerging legal issues

Job description

JCW is partnering with a leading New Jersey insurance carrier on a Staff Attorney search within their General Claims Legal team.

Role Responsibilities:

You'll provide in-house legal counsel on insurance coverage and defense matters across personal and commercial auto, homeowners, and commercial property/liability claims. This includes drafting reservation-of-rights and coverage-position letters, monitoring outside defense and coverage litigation, advising on policy language and regulatory matters, and partnering with claims and business teams on emerging legal issues.

Role Requirements:

• J.D. from an accredited law school, NJ Bar admission (or Limited License for In-House Counsel)
• 2–5 years' experience in insurance coverage and/or insurance defense
• Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills
• Additional bar admissions (NY, PA, CT, MD, or OH) a plus