Job description
Benefits
- Hybrid work schedule (4 onsite / 1 remote)
- Flexible work hours:
- 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays
- Life and AD&D insurance
- FSA & HSA plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness reimbursements and gym discounts
- Pet insurance and identity protection plans
- Strong employee-focused office culture
What You Will Be Doing
- Handle insurance coverage defense litigation matters from inception through trial and appeal.
- Manage first-party and third-party personal auto insurance claims.
- Defend and litigate PIP-related matters.
- Handle coverage disputes involving:
- BI claims
- UM/UIM claims
- Auto physical damage
- Rescission
- Order of priority issues
- Take and defend depositions.
- Argue motions in limine and other litigation motions.
- Conduct trials through verdict.
- Present and cross-examine expert and lay witnesses.
- Independently manage a full caseload.
- Work closely with litigation support staff.
- Operate efficiently in a paperless electronic litigation environment.
Experience You Will Need
- Minimum 5 years of civil litigation experience.
- Mandatory experience in PIP insurance defense litigation.
- Strong insurance coverage defense background.
- Experience handling first-party and/or third-party personal auto insurance claims.
- Trial experience through verdict required.
- Strong deposition and negotiation skills.
- Knowledge of New Jersey discovery rules, trial procedures, and substantive insurance law.
- Experience handling coverage matters involving rescission and order of priority.
- Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills.
- Experience managing litigation independently.
- Comfortable using litigation technology and courtroom presentation tools.
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Active New Jersey Bar license in good standing.