SIU Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an SIU Litigation Attorney with over four years of experience for its Roseland, NJ office. The successful candidate will have a strong background in litigation and a passion for combating insurance fraud.

Duties

• Partner with SIU departments to defend against fraudulent claims.
• Research, prepare, file, and litigate fraud actions, including RICO and other affirmative actions.
• Prepare litigation strategies and negotiate complex matters.
• Review file assignments and strategize for resolution.
• Propound discovery and draft motions, memorandums, and legal briefs.
• Conduct depositions and examinations under oath.
• Attend arbitrations, mediations, and trials, including expert witnesses.
• Prepare and conduct court appearances in State and Federal Court.
• Draft pre and post-trial motions in Federal and State Courts.
• Negotiate settlements and draft related documents.

Requirements

• Minimum of four years of litigation experience.
• Strong legal writing and negotiation skills.
• Experience with BI, UM, trucking and transportation, labor law, first party property, PIP, and work comp cases.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the State Bar of New Jersey.

Skills

• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package.
• Multiple financial bonus opportunities throughout the year.
• Firm-funded lifestyle account.

This firm has a well-deserved reputation for promoting innovation and diversity within its ranks. The firm is consistently rated in the top 25% of all 250+ attorney national firms in regards to its minority hiring practices and its utilization of cutting edge technology and reputation for personal service earn the firm kudos from clients. Its attorneys seem to be content as well based upon the firm's amazingly low turnover rate. Practice areas include: appellate advocacy, construction defects, employment, environmental and toxic torts, IP, insurance coverage, medical devices and pharmaceutical, securities and investment, sports and entertaiment, workers compensation, transportation, technology and automobile, general, healthcare, liquor, products, professional, railroad and retail liability.