Litigation and Insurance Defense Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation and Insurance Defense Attorney for their Morristown, NJ office. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in handling insurance defense litigation in both federal and state courts in New Jersey and New York.

Duties

• Prepare and manage insurance defense litigation cases.
• Conduct trials in federal and state courts.
• Collaborate effectively within a team environment.

Requirements

• Admission to the New Jersey bar.
• New York bar admission is a plus.
• Strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Education

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• New Jersey bar admission.

Skills

• Ability to manage complex cases.
• Strong collaborative skills.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid vacation.

This firm values judicial clerkships--it even has a few former judges in its ranks. Not surprising, given this firm's decidedly litigation heavy practice. With offices throughout the country, this New Jersey office runs the show, which gives these New Jersey lawyers a chance to influence the direction of the firm.