Associate - NJ General Liability

Cipriani & Werner

$110K — $135K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD degree from an ABA-approved law school and active New Jersey license in good standing
  • 7-10 years of insurance defense experience; trial experience preferred
  • Experience in areas such as commercial vehicle defense, premises liability, and product liability
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, ProLaw, Excel, and e-document management software
  • Strong time management and organizational skills with a team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate new case files.
  • Communicate with clients effectively.
  • Produce and manage discovery materials.
  • Research and prepare legal memoranda on diverse legal issues.
  • Prepare and argue discovery applications.
  • Handle substantive pre- and post-trial motions and appeals.
  • Attend pretrial listings and assist in trial preparations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Mentorship opportunities
  • Collaborative and welcoming work environment
  • Strong emphasis on work-life balance.
Full Job Description
The NJ General Liability Team in New Jersey is looking for an Associate Attorney to join our growing team.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Evaluate new files.
  • Client communications.
  • Discovery production.
  • Research and prepare legal memoranda on various areas of law.
  • Prepare and argue discovery.
  • Substantive, dispositive pre- and post-trial motions and appeals.
  • Attend pretrial listings.
  • Motions and trial.


Position Requirements:
  • Must have a JD degree from an ABA-approved law school and maintain an active license in good standing in New Jersey.
  • 7-10 years of insurance defense experience required; insurance coverage background and trial experience preferred.
  • Experience in commercial motor vehicle defense, UM/UIM, premises liability, construction accident and product liability preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, ProLaw, Excel, and e-document management software preferred.
  • Must be a self-motivated independent thinker with excellent time management skills, strong organizational skills, and outstanding communication skills with the ability to work as a team member in a high-volume fast paced work environment.


Cipriani & Werner P.C. offers a comprehensive benefit package. Highlights include:
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Mentorship opportunities
  • Collaborative and welcoming work environment
  • Work-Life balance


This is a hybrid position.

The salary for this position includes, but is not limited to, a range of $110,000-$135,000 and represents C&W's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend upon a number of factors, included but not limited to experience and qualifications.

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