Associate Attorney - Insurance Defense Litigation

A law firm seeks a skilled Associate Attorney to join its Roseland, NJ office, focusing on trucking and transportation, general insurance defense, and condo association litigation. This full-time role is ideal for an attorney with 2+ years of litigation experience who thrives in a dynamic, client-centered environment. The firm offers a range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan.

Duties:

• Represent clients in litigation matters, handling appearances in court and before regulatory agencies.
• Draft, prepare, and review a variety of legal documents, including motions, pleadings, and case correspondence.
• Advise clients on legal strategies to achieve their case objectives effectively.
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients to resolve disputes favorably.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legal standards and ethical obligations throughout case management.
• Conduct initial investigations, gathering and assessing evidence to support litigation strategy.
• Maintain consistent communication with clients, providing updates on significant case milestones.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in insurance defense litigation.
• 2+ years of experience in trucking and transportation litigation.
• At least 2 years of litigation experience in New Jersey.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with a team.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in the state of New Jersey.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for effective case assessment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for client and courtroom interactions.
• Ability to establish rapport with clients, providing a high level of service and client satisfaction.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented approach to document preparation, client correspondence, and case management.

Benefits:

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

This law firm has offices located in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, and Florida. This firm strives to maintain a steadfast commitment to its clients in order to provide them with the highest level of representation and service. This firm strongly believes in providing each client with creative solutions to complex legal problems. This firm's mission is to do what is right, proper, and just. This firm's practice areas include civil litigation, general litigation, municipal law, trucking and transportation, construction law and construction dispute resolution, product liability, and special education litigation.