Insurance Defense Attorney (Partial Remote) #ESF8638

ExpertHiring•Princeton, NJ

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is with a direct writer auto insurance company operating in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. The company is known for its collaborative legal and claims environment with strong internal litigation support. It offers attorneys a balanced work-life culture with hybrid flexibility, outstanding benefit packages, and a people-first work environment. It is a stable, growing company with tremendous opportunity for career advancement, offering competitive compensation and benefits.

Requirements

JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
Active and good standing membership with the New Jersey State Bar.
Strong experience handling PIP and Coverage litigation matters.
Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload.
Strong deposition, EUO, arbitration, and motion practice experience.
Excellent legal writing, research, negotiation, and communication skills.
Tech-savvy and comfortable navigating multiple legal systems/platforms.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 2+ years of Insurance Defense litigation experience preferred.
Experience working in both Forthright and NJ Superior Court strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Handle PIP and Coverage litigation matters from inception through resolution.
Represent the company in Forthright arbitration and New Jersey Superior Court litigation.
Collaborate closely with Claims teams to develop litigation strategies and resolve claims efficiently.
Draft pleadings, motions, arbitration submissions, discovery responses, and appeals.
Conduct and defend depositions and Examinations Under Oath (EUOs).
Attend hearings, arbitrations, pre-trial conferences, and motion arguments.
Manage settlement negotiations and evaluate litigation exposure.
Prepare cases for arbitration, dispositive hearings, and trials.
Handle Rule 35 applications and post-trial/post-arbitration motions.