Property Damage and Bodily Injury Defense Attorney (Internal Claims Counsel - Litigation)
Essential Job Functions
- Work with internal counsel in conjunction with claims to strategize, implement, and manage litigation cases, including trial and expense control
- Planning, taking, and defending depositions
- Preparing and responding to pleadings and discovery
- Evaluating and providing detailed analysis of assigned cases in accordance with CURE's staff counsel policies and procedures
- Collaborating with CURE's insureds and Claims Department to establish, communicate, and implement team litigation objectives and obtain prompt resolution of claims
- Attending motion hearings, arbitration hearings, and all other pre-trial matters
- Ability to prepare for and try cases
- Ability to draft and argue post-trial motions and appeals
- Negotiating high-level settlement agreement
Experience/Qualifications
- At least 3 years auto bodily injury and negligence litigation experience required
- Experience independently managing a caseload of bodily injury defense matters, working cases from beginning to end. Auto defense trial experience is a must.
- Excellent research, writing, and presentation communication skills
- Ability to think critically, analyze complex information, and problem solve with expedience
- Highly collaborative working style with demonstrated commitments to meeting individual and team goals
- Must be adaptable and computer savvy with an ability to navigate multiple systems
Education Requirements
- JD required from a ABA-accredited law school
- Admitted to practice, and in good standing, with NJ State Bar
- PA and/or NY admission preferred; Michigan, a plus
Benefits- Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage
- Generous paid time off (PTO days, sick days, and holidays)
- Flexible spending options with FSA & HSA plans
- Life and AD&D insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Voluntary benefits such as legal services, pet insurance, and identity & fraud protection
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families
- Health & wellness perks including gym discounts, wellness reimbursements, and reward programs
- Fun, engaging in-office events that support our culture
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 - $160,000
Schedule: We offer flexible work hours between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, and employees can choose a schedule that works best for them-8:00 AM-4:00 PM, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, or 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. While we aim to support individual preferences, final schedules may be adjusted based on business needs to ensure great coverage and teamwork.
We offer a hybrid work schedule: team members work onsite 4 days per week and have the flexibility to work remotely 1 day per week.
Location: Princeton, NJ
Disclaimer: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description may be subject to change at any time.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
