Litigation Attorney – Insurance Defense

Litigation Attorney – Insurance Defense

A top-tier, multi-practice law firm is seeking a seasoned litigation attorney with a robust background in insurance defense to join their high-performing team. This position offers a prime opportunity for a driven legal professional to take ownership of a diverse litigation portfolio while benefiting from the resources and reputation of a well-established firm. This is a dynamic, client-facing role with real trial work and hands-on litigation strategy.

As a Litigation Attorney – Insurance Defense, you will be instrumental in managing complex insurance defense matters across multiple lines of coverage. You’ll work in a collaborative environment alongside highly experienced litigators, leveraging the support of an integrated legal team. The firm is known for its aggressive advocacy, thorough preparation, and commitment to client service — values mirrored in this role.

This Role Offers:

Competitive compensation and bonus structure.

Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and more.

Access to top-tier litigation resources and support staff.

A collegial, team-based atmosphere with room for growth and advancement.

A platform to develop your trial skills and gain increasing responsibility over time.

The opportunity to represent national insurance clients and corporate defendants.

Focus:

Manage a full caseload of insurance defense litigation matters involving general liability, professional liability, property damage, and complex torts.

Develop litigation strategies tailored to each client’s goals.

Draft and argue motions including dispositive and discovery-related motions.

Conduct depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and experts.

Participate in mediation, arbitration, and trial, including first-chair responsibilities.

Maintain proactive communication with clients, claims professionals, and opposing counsel.

Supervise paralegals and junior attorneys on assigned cases as needed.

Skill Set:

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Licensed and in good standing to practice law in the state of New Jersey and/or Pennsylvania.

5+ years of litigation experience, with a strong emphasis on insurance defense or civil litigation.

Prior trial experience, including first or second-chair trial responsibilities, highly preferred.

Superior analytical and writing skills with meticulous attention to detail.

Excellent oral advocacy and negotiation skills.

Capable of managing multiple complex cases independently.

Commitment to client service and maintaining long-term relationships.

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