Insurance Coverage Litigation Attorney

2-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm is seeking a qualified Insurance Coverage Litigation Attorney to join their team in Morristown, NJ. The ideal candidate will be responsible for analyzing insurance policies, drafting coverage opinions, and providing coverage advice to clients. The attorney will conduct rigorous legal research, analyze findings, and draft memoranda. The role involves preparing and reviewing pleadings, memos, briefs, discovery, motions with supporting briefs, and other legal correspondence. Additionally, the attorney will formally correspond with opposing counsel and other parties and attend depositions, hearings, and mediations as required.

Job Overview:

• Position: Insurance Coverage Litigation Attorney
• Location: Morristown, NJ

Duties:

• Analyze insurance policies, draft coverage opinions, and provide coverage advice to clients.
• Conduct rigorous legal research, analyze findings and draft memoranda.
• Prepare and review pleadings, memos, briefs, discovery, motions with supporting briefs, and other legal correspondence.
• Engage in formal correspondence with opposing counsel and other parties.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and mediations as required.

Requirements:

• 3 years of experience in complex insurance coverage litigation matters; OR Complex commercial litigation experience
• Admitted to practice in New Jersey; additional admissions are a plus
• Excellent academic credentials
• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly

Education:

• Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Admission to the New Jersey State Bar; additional admissions are a plus

Skills:

• Legal research and analysis
• Drafting legal documents
• Formal correspondence
• Litigation strategy
• Communication and negotiation
• Time management and prioritization

Benefits offered:

The firm provides a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Student loan reimbursement
• Flexible time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K Safe Harbor contribution
• Life/AD&D Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Medical Accident Insurance
• Supplemental Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits

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