Trial Attorney, Commercial General Liability [NJ]

Oliver James Group; Hamilton Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James Group in New Jersey is seeking a Senior Trial Attorney to join its in-house litigation team, handling CGL and casualty defense matters for insured clients. This role offers a relief from billable hours, work/life balance, and clear career progression.

You will manage a full docket, supervise pleadings, depositions, and trial preparation, and collaborate with expert witnesses. Requirements include a JD, active bar in NJ, and substantial trial experience.

Qualifications

• 5-15+ years of CGL/casualty insurance defense.
• Significant trial experience before judges or juries.
• Experience partnering with insurance claims teams and managing a high-volume litigation caseload.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a full docket of CGL/casualty insurance defense matters from case strategy through resolution or trial.
• Handle pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Evaluate liability and damages exposure and advise claims partners on litigation strategy and resolution.
• Collaborate with expert witnesses on complex and multi-party matters.
• Negotiate settlements and mediations and maintain case documentation in litigation management systems.

Skills

CGL insurance defense

Trial experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

(Senior) Trial Attorney, Commercial General Liability/Casualty Defense

Our client, a well-established and high-tech P&C insurance carrier is seeking an experienced Senior Trial Attorney to join its in-house litigation team supporting insured clients in CGL/casualty defense matters. This role is ideal for a seasoned insurance defense litigator with significant courtroom experience handling high-exposure casualty claims, seeking their first in-house move with a relief from billable hours, more work/life balance, and career progression opportunities.

Role & Responsibilities

• Independently manage a full docket of CGL/casualty insurance defense matters from case strategy through resolution or trial.
• Handle pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Evaluate liability and damages exposure and advise claims partners on litigation strategy and resolution.
• Collaborate with expert witnesses on complex and multi-party matters.
• Negotiate settlements and mediations and maintain case documentation in litigation management systems.

Practice Areas

• Commercial General Liability Defense
  • Examples:
    • Construction
    • Commercial auto
    • Premises liability
    • Property damageComplex bodily injury

Required Experience

• 5-15+ years of CGL/ casualty insurance defense.
• Significant trial experience before judges or juries.
• Experience partnering with insurance claims teams and managing a high-volume litigation caseload.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Knowledge of state civil procedure and local court rules.

Details

• Salary: $120,000-$160,000 base + target bonus + wider benefits
• Work Mode: Hybrid (2 days in / 3 days remote)
• Location: Roseland NJ, Hamilton NJ, or Marlton NJ
• Travel: Required throughout New Jersey State.

Our client is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.