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Coverage Defense Attorney

$115,000–$160,000 year

HybridPrinceton, New Jersey, United States

Full TimeSenior LevelDoctorate Or Professional DegreeSmall

Job Summary

Handle insurance coverage defense litigation matters from inception through trial and appeal, managing first-party and third-party personal auto insurance claims independently. Defend and litigate PIP-related matters, including coverage disputes involving bodily injury, underinsured/underinsured motorist, auto physical damage, rescission, and order of priority issues. Take and defend depositions, argue motions in limine, and conduct trials through verdict while presenting and cross-examining expert and lay witnesses in a fully paperless electronic litigation environment. Work closely with litigation support staff to manage a full caseload. Requires mandatory PIP insurance defense litigation experience, a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, and an active New Jersey Bar license.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 5+ years of civil litigation experience
  • Mandatory PIP insurance defense litigation experience — required
  • Strong insurance coverage defense background with trial experience through verdict
  • Experience handling first-party and/or third-party personal auto insurance claims
  • Strong deposition, negotiation, and legal writing skills
  • Knowledge of New Jersey discovery rules, trial procedures, and substantive insurance law
  • Experience with coverage matters involving rescission and order of priority
  • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
  • active New Jersey Bar license in good standing
  • 4 days onsite / 1 day remote
  • Flexible daily start times

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