Associate Attorney
We are seeking a motivated entry-level Associate Attorney to join our in-house legal team supporting our Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and Coverage litigation efforts. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent law school graduate or junior attorney looking to gain hands-on litigation and insurance defense experience while benefiting from strong mentorship and a healthy work-life balance.
Essential Job Functions
- Work as internal counsel in conjunction with claims to strategize, implement, and manage representation of CURE in PIP and Coverage litigation cases in both Forthright and the Superior Court, from inception to conclusion, by trial or dispositive hearing
- Evaluating and providing detailed analysis of assigned cases in accordance with CURE's staff counsel policies and procedures, including trial and expense control
- Collaborate with CURE's Claims Department to establish, communicate, and implement team litigation objectives and obtain prompt resolution of claims
- Preparing and responding to arbitration demands and/or pleadings and discovery
- Preparing and handling arbitration submissions and Rule 35 applications for dismissal in Forthright matters
- Planning, taking, and defending Examinations Under Oath (EUO) and depositions
- Attending Forthright arbitrations, motion hearings, arbitration hearings, and all other pre-trial matters
- Ability to draft and argue post-arbitration/trial motions and appeals in both Forthright and the Superior Court
- Negotiating high-level settlement agreements
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Internship or clerkship experience involving litigation, insurance, or regulatory work.
- Admitted to the New Jersey State Bar and in good standing (or pending admission).
- Strong legal research, writing, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated interest in litigation and/or insurance law.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and follow guidance from senior counsel.
- Eagerness to learn, grow, and take on increasing responsibility.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal research tools; ability to learn internal systems quickly.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- FSA and HRA
- Parental leave opportunities
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, ID & Fraud, Accident & Illness, and more!)
Physical Actions/Environment: Required job duties consist of prompt and regular attendance, ability to frequently move about the office to coordinate work with others; standing, sitting and typing for extended periods; and lifting and/or carrying up to 5 lbs. Ability to frequently communicate with others in-person, on the phone/virtually, and in writing. Ability to read, understand, process and evaluate large amounts of technical information and make related, informed decisions.
Starting Salary: $100,000 - $110,000 annually based on experience +
Sign on bonus!
Schedule: We offer flexible work hours between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with options like 8-4, 8:30-4:30, or 9-5. We do our best to support individual preferences, though schedules may be adjusted as needed to ensure strong coverage and teamwork.
Location: Princeton, NJ
