Insurance Defense Associate — New Jersey
- LocationNew Jersey, New Jersey
- Work typeOn-site
- Experience3–6 PQE
- Compensation$130k–$160k
- PracticeInsurance, Litigation
A leading international law firm
Apply in confidence →Growing, internationally‑connected insurance-defense team seeks an experienced litigation associate to join its New Jersey office. The role offers exposure to a broad docket of first- and third-party liability matters and opportunities to develop courtroom and client-handling skills within a specialist insurance practice.
Successful candidates will work on strategy and case management, draft pleadings and motions, handle discovery and take/defend depositions, and participate in mediations and trials. The team provides mentoring, business-development training and opportunities for internal secondments across its global network.
Position is onsite/hybrid in New Jersey. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered (salary band noted below).
- 3–6 years of insurance defense litigation experience (premises liability, motor vehicle/UM‑UIM, negligent security, professional liability, wrongful death preferred)
- Admission and good standing in New Jersey; additional state admissions a plus
- Proven litigation skills: motion practice, depositions, trial and mediation experience
- Strong legal research, drafting and client communication skills; substantive familiarity with New Jersey court rules and procedures
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