Coverage Defense Attorney

The Employee Connect•Princeton, NJ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Coverage Defense Attorney to join the in-house legal team of a direct-writer auto insurance company operating in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. This is a hybrid role based in Princeton, NJ — 4 days onsite, 1 day remote — with flexible daily start times. You will handle insurance coverage defense litigation from inception through trial and appeal, managing a full caseload independently in a collaborative, well-supported environment. This company is known for its collaborative legal and claims culture, strong internal litigation support, and genuine work-life balance. The team operates in a fully paperless electronic litigation environment with modern courtroom presentation tools.

Requirements

Minimum 5+ years of civil litigation experience
Mandatory PIP insurance defense litigation experience
Strong insurance coverage defense background with trial experience through verdict
Experience handling first-party and/or third-party personal auto insurance claims
Strong deposition, negotiation, and legal writing skills
Knowledge of New Jersey discovery rules, trial procedures, and substantive insurance law
Experience with coverage matters involving rescission and order of priority
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
Active New Jersey Bar license in good standing

Responsibilities

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, UM/UIM, auto physical damage, rescission, and 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 in a paperless electronic litigation environment
Work closely with litigation support staff