Coverage Defense Attorney - PIP insurance defense

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• $90K — $130K *
Princeton, NJ 08540In-Person
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of civil litigation experience
  • Experience in PIP insurance defense litigation
  • Strong background in insurance coverage defense
  • Trial experience through verdict required
  • Knowledge of New Jersey discovery rules and insurance law
  • Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills
  • Active New Jersey Bar license in good standing

Responsibilities

  • Handle insurance coverage defense litigation matters from inception to trial
  • Manage first-party and third-party personal auto insurance claims
  • Defend and litigate PIP-related matters
  • Handle coverage disputes involving various insurance claims
  • Take and defend depositions
  • Argue litigation motions in court
  • Conduct trials through verdict

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule (4 onsite / 1 remote)
  • Flexible work hours
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • FSA & HSA plans
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Wellness reimbursements and gym discounts
  • Pet insurance and identity protection plans
  • Strong employee-focused office culture
Full Job Description
Benefits
  • Hybrid work schedule (4 onsite / 1 remote)
  • Flexible work hours:
    • 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
    • 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
    • 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • FSA & HSA plans
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Wellness reimbursements and gym discounts
  • Pet insurance and identity protection plans
  • Strong employee-focused office culture

What You Will Be Doing
  • Handle insurance coverage defense litigation matters from inception through trial and appeal.
  • Manage first-party and third-party personal auto insurance claims.
  • Defend and litigate PIP-related matters.
  • Handle coverage disputes involving:
    • BI claims
    • UM/UIM claims
    • Auto physical damage
    • Rescission
    • Order of priority issues
  • Take and defend depositions.
  • Argue motions in limine and other litigation motions.
  • Conduct trials through verdict.
  • Present and cross-examine expert and lay witnesses.
  • Independently manage a full caseload.
  • Work closely with litigation support staff.
  • Operate efficiently in a paperless electronic litigation environment.
Experience You Will Need
  • Minimum 5+ years of civil litigation experience.
  • Mandatory experience in PIP insurance defense litigation.
  • Strong insurance coverage defense background.
  • Experience handling first-party and/or third-party personal auto insurance claims.
  • Trial experience through verdict required.
  • Strong deposition and negotiation skills.
  • Knowledge of New Jersey discovery rules, trial procedures, and substantive insurance law.
  • Experience handling coverage matters involving rescission and order of priority.
  • Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills.
  • Experience managing litigation independently.
  • Comfortable using litigation technology and courtroom presentation tools.
  • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
  • Active New Jersey Bar license in good standing.
* Ladders Estimates

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