We have partnered with an established, well-regarded New Jersey law firm that is actively hiring an Insurance Defense Attorney for its Sewell, NJ Office . This is an opportunity for an Attorney with approximately 4-7 years of experience to join a collaborative litigation practice handling a broad range of insurance defense and self-insured matters throughout New Jersey. The firm offers the resources and sophistication of an established practice while maintaining a collaborative, approachable environment where attorneys have meaningful access to experienced colleagues and opportunities for continued professional development. What You'll Be Doing The Attorney will handle a diverse caseload involving insurance defense and self-insured matters, with exposure to areas such as: Premises liability Transportation and motor vehicle litigation General liability Utility litigation Catastrophic loss matters Dram shop liability Negligent security Construction defect Umbrella and excess matters Other civil litigation matters involving insurers and self-insured clients Responsibilities may include managing matters from inception through resolution, conducting discovery, drafting pleadings and motions, taking and defending depositions, communicating with clients and claims professionals, participating in court proceedings, and working toward efficient resolution of assigned matters. What We're Looking For The ideal candidate will have: 4-7 years of legal experience , preferably in insurance defense or a closely related civil litigation practice Active New Jersey Bar admission Strong knowledge of New Jersey laws, court procedures, and litigation practices Demonstrated experience managing a litigation caseload with increasing levels of responsibility Strong legal research, writing, analytical and advocacy skills The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with partners, associates and support professionals Strong client communication and case-management skills Candidates with experience in premises liability, transportation, general liability, construction defect or other insurance defense litigation are particularly encouraged to apply. Why Consider This Opportunity? Established New Jersey law firm with a strong regional presence Broad and substantive insurance defense litigation practice Opportunity to work on varied matters rather than a narrowly defined caseload Mentorship and access to experienced attorneys Collaborative and informal team environment Hybrid work flexibility following the initial training period Competitive compensation and benefits package 401(k) with employer matching Health, dental, vision and life insurance Paid time off Flexible spending account Professional growth and advancement opportunities
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The position is based in the firm's Sewell, New Jersey office (08080) . Following initial training, the Attorney will have the ability to work on a hybrid schedule . Interested? If you're an NJ-admitted Attorney with 4-7 years of litigation experience and are interested in building on your insurance defense practice with an established New Jersey firm, we'd be interested in speaking with you. #INDW3