Trial Attorney - Subrogation [No Billables]

Oliver James Group; Trenton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Oliver James Group seeks an experienced Trial Attorney to join its in-house litigation team in the Greater Trenton Area. The role centers on subrogation defense for insured clients and requires substantial courtroom experience with high-exposure casualty matters.

No billable hours are required here; the position offers a hybrid schedule (2 days in, 3 remote) and clear career progression with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active New Jersey bar membership.
• Knowledge of state civil procedure and local court rules.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a full docket of subrogation defense matters.
• Handle pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, and trial preparation.
• Advise on liability and damages exposure with claims partners.

Skills

Subrogation defense

Trial experience

Litigation management

Collaboration with claims teams

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Litigation management systems

Job description

Trial Attorney, Subrogation Defense - New Jersey

NO BILLABLE HOURS!

Our client, a well-established and high-tech P&C insurance carrier is seeking an experienced Trial Attorney to join its in-house litigation team supporting insured clients in subrogation 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 subrogation 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.

Required Experience

• 5-15+ years of subrogation 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 New Jersey State.
• Knowledge of state civil procedure and local court rules.

Details

• Salary: $120,000-$165,000 base + bonus + wider benefits
• Work Mode: Hybrid (2 days in / 3 days remote)
• Location: Greater Trenton Area
• Travel: Required throughout New Jersey State.

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