Insurance Defense Attorney

Location: North Jersey, New Jersey (Jersey City office)

Work Model: Flexible hybrid, typically 2–3 days per week in the North Jersey office initially

Employment Type: Full-time

Assignment Description

Advance your litigation career with a high-impact opportunity in North Jersey. We are seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Attorney with 3–8 years of litigation experience to independently manage a diverse caseload while collaborating with senior attorneys and firm leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong litigation skills and a solid understanding of New Jersey law, particularly in automobile liability defense. This full-time position is based in Jersey City and offers a flexible hybrid arrangement, with an initial expectation of working in the office 2–3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Manage insurance defense cases through all stages of litigation.
• Draft pleadings, discovery materials, motions, briefs, and case reports.
• Conduct and defend depositions, handle motion practice, and appear in court.
• Participate in mediation and arbitration and prepare cases for trial.
• Handle automobile liability defense matters under New Jersey law.
• Conduct legal research and develop persuasive litigation arguments.
• Maintain effective relationships with insurance carriers, claims professionals, and corporate clients.

Qualifications

Must-Have Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and an active New Jersey law license.
• 3–8 years of insurance defense litigation experience.
• Ability to independently manage cases and litigation proceedings.
• Experience with pleadings, discovery, depositions, and motion practice.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in New Jersey automobile liability defense.
• Background representing insurance carriers or self-insured entities.
• Experience with trials, court appearances, mediation, and arbitration.
• Familiarity with premises liability litigation.
• Established relationships with insurance carriers or claims professionals.

About Sperton

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