Trial Attorney

Plymouth Rock Assurance • Woodbridge Township, NJ

2d • $105,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The staff counsel office of Plymouth Rock Management Company of New Jersey
located in Woodbridge; NJ seeks a full-time attorney with an insurance defense
background to handle New Jersey and New York Personal Injury Protection (PIP)
litigation.

The attorney would be responsible for handing a mix of New Jersey PIP cases
filed in Forthright and New Jersey Superior Court and New York PIP cases filed
in AAA. The position would require the Attorney to analyze arbitration demands
or lawsuits, prepare submissions and pleadings, conduct depositions and
Examinations Under Oath and attend arbitrations, conferences, motions, and
trials. The candidate must be organized, a team player, and able to handle a
high volume of files, virtual appearances and in person appearances.

The Plymouth Rock Company and its affiliated group of companies write and manage
over $2 billion in personal and commercial auto and homeowner’s insurance
throughout the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, where we have built an unparalleled
reputation for service. We continuously invest in technology, our employees
thrive in our empowering environment, and our customers are among the most loyal
in the industry. The Plymouth Rock group of companies employs more than 1,900
people and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Plymouth Rock Assurance
Corporation holds an A.M. Best rating of “A-/Excellent”.

Requirements

• Possesses at least three to five years relevant PIP experience.
• Fully licensed to practice law in New Jersey.
• Possesses at least three to five years relevant PIP experience.
• Possesses an ability to analyze complex litigation assignments referred from Claims and prepare litigation action plans that address legal issues and defenses.
• Possesses excellent knowledge of NJ Rules of Evidence and Civil Procedure, as well as, NJ and NY No-Fault Arbitration rules.
• Possesses excellent knowledge of all aspects of Insurance Law, such as coverage questions, UM and UIM Coverage, No-Fault, etc.
• Possesses an aptitude to work independently in making decisions, in file handling and communicating those decisions to the proper parties.
• Must be able to work in a paperless environment.
• Possesses strong computer skills with working knowledge of MS Word and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• New York Bar admission is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of a high volume pending of 350 or more cases.
• Conduct depositions and Examinations Under Oath.
• Attend court conferences, arbitrations, motions and trials.
• Prepare PIP arbitration submissions and upload same to Forthright or AAA.
• Input and maintain information into case management system and ensure data integrity.
• Provides legal research, legal advice and direction to Claims on cases of significant exposure and complexity.
• Handle special projects as the need arises.

Benefits

• 4 weeks accrued paid time off + 8 paid national holidays per year, and 2 floating holidays
• Low cost and excellent coverage health insurance options that start on Day 1 (medical, dental, vision)
• Annual 401(k) Employer Contribution
• Resources to promote Professional Development (LinkedIn Learning and licensure assistance)
• Robust health and wellness program and fitness reimbursements
• Various Paid Family leave options including Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees