Insurance Defense Attorney

Kennedys

$130K — $160K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of litigation experience
  • Strong knowledge of NJ Court rules and procedures
  • Proficiency in drafting legal documents including pleadings and motions
  • Experience in premises liability and motor vehicle negligence claims
  • Membership in the New York bar; additional state admissions beneficial

Responsibilities

  • Develop and propose litigation strategies
  • Communicate effectively with clients and opposing counsel
  • Draft reports, pleadings, discovery requests, and motions
  • Take and defend depositions to support cases
  • Argue motions before the court and participate in trials
  • Engage in mediations to resolve disputes

Benefits

  • Significant business development training
  • Dedicated mentorship from associates and partners
  • Participation in a firm-wide associate committee
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career development
Full Job Description
Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to be made in order to submit your application to Kennedys. Candidates should have a strong litigation background, including proposing litigation strategy; communicating with clients and opposing counsel; drafting reports, pleadings, discovery, and motions; taking and defending depositions; arguing motions; and participating in mediations and trials. Excellent research, writing and communication skills as well as substantiative familiarity with the rules and procedures of the NJ Courts are required. The ideal candidates will have 3-6 years of relevant experience in the following areas: premises liability, motor vehicle negligence including UM and UIM claims, negligent security, professional liability and wrongful death claims. We want to help you build a career here, and provide significant business development training, dedicated associate and partner mentors, and a firm-wide associate committee to liaise with the partners. We want you to be the future of Kennedys. Candidates must be admitted and good standing in New York. Additional admissions in other states a plus. Competitive salary, annual performance-based raises, discretionary bonus and benefits package offered. 1920-hour requirement. Attorney compensation ranges from $130,000 to $160,000 annually. Salary is contingent upon level of experience, practice group, location and other job-related factors permitted by law

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