Associate Attorney

Trueline • Parsippany, NJ

12d • $115,000 - $175,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Trueline is seeking an Associate Attorney for a litigation boutique serving the insurance industry in Parsippany, New Jersey. This opportunity offers sophisticated legal work, direct access to experienced attorneys, and meaningful responsibility within a small, collaborative firm. Attorneys with 1–8 years of experience are encouraged to apply, including recent graduates and candidates completing judicial clerkships. Insurance experience is a plus, but strong research, writing, and analytical skills—and a genuine interest in developing as a litigator—are essential. The practice focuses on commercial and coverage litigation for the insurance industry rather than traditional insurance defense. Candidates with insurance defense backgrounds are welcome to apply.

Requirements

• A Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active New Jersey bar admission. Recent graduates awaiting July bar results will also be considered.
• New York admission is strongly preferred.
• Approximately 1–8 years of legal experience; recent graduates and judicial law clerks are welcome.
• Substantive litigation experience for candidates with 6–8 years of experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Initiative, attention to detail, and a commitment to learning and taking ownership of your work.
• Willingness to work fully onsite in Parsippany, five days per week.

Nice To Haves

• Insurance experience is a plus
• New York admission is strongly preferred
• Relevant backgrounds include insurance coverage, complex commercial litigation, bad faith, professional liability, E&O, and insurance defense.
• Prior coverage experience is not required for junior candidates.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex commercial litigation involving insurance companies, business disputes, and contract disputes.
• Research insurance coverage issues and draft coverage opinions.
• Support coverage litigation and declaratory judgment actions.
• Work on claims handling disputes and errors and omissions (E&O) matters.
• Draft briefs, motions, pleadings, and other substantive legal documents.
• Participate in discovery, depositions, court appearances, and case strategy as experience permits.
• Collaborate closely with experienced attorneys and take increasing ownership of matters.

Benefits

• $115,000–$175,000 base salary, depending on experience and qualifications, with flexibility for the right candidate.
• Discretionary bonus based on firm performance, individual merit, and production.
• Annual billable-hour expectation of at least 1,900 hours.
• Employer pays 80% of health, dental, and vision insurance premiums.
• 401(k) match up to 4% of salary, with a 5% employee contribution required to receive the full match.
• Direct mentorship and opportunities to build substantive litigation experience and assume greater responsibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree