Insurance Defense Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Attorney (Internal Claims Counsel - Litigation)

CURE Auto Insurance is a leading direct writer of auto insurance in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. CURE offers a great working environment, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits package which includes health and dental coverage, life and disability insurance, 401k with generous company match, and much more!

Searching for a fulfilling legal career that also offers you the healthy work life balance necessary to juggle the demands of today’s busy life? CURE Auto Insurance is seeking a PIP/Coverage Attorney to join our team. You’ll have an opportunity to work beside a first-rate team of subject matter experts in the field of law, insurance, and business operations. 

Essential Job Functions

• Work as internal counsel in conjunction with claims to strategize, implement, and manage representation of CURE in PIP and Coverage litigation cases in both Forthright and the Superior Court, from inception to conclusion, by trial or dispositive hearing

• Evaluating and providing detailed analysis of assigned cases in accordance with CURE’s staff counsel policies and procedures, including trial and expense control

• Collaborate with CURE’s Claims Department to establish, communicate, and implement team litigation objectives and obtain prompt resolution of claims

• Preparing and responding to arbitration demands and/or pleadings and discovery

• Preparing and handling arbitration submissions and Rule 35 applications for dismissal in Forthright matters

• Planning, taking, and defending Examinations Under Oath (EUO) and depositions 

• Attending Forthright arbitrations, motion hearings, arbitration hearings, and all other pre-trial matters

• Ability to prepare for and try cases

• Ability to draft and argue post-arbitration/trial motions and appeals in both Forthright and the Superior Court

• Negotiating high-level settlement agreements

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience/Qualifications

• At least 2 years PIP and Coverage experience in both Forthright and the Superior Court preferred.

• Experience independently managing a caseload of PIP and Coverage matters, working cases from beginning to end preferred.

• 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 an 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

• 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 - $140,000

Schedule: We offer flexible work hours between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with options , such as, 8–4, 8:30–4:30, or 9–5. We do our best to support individual preferences, though schedules may be adjusted as needed to ensure strong coverage and teamwork.

Location: Princeton, NJ

We recruit, hire, employ, train and promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. We respect the dignity and worth of each individual and are committed to an employment environment that is free from all forms of employment discrimination. 

CURE Auto Insurance provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.