Litigation Attorney - Auto Defense

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a well-established civil litigation firm with a strong reputation for high-quality, cost-effective client service
• Enjoy a hybrid schedule with 3 days working from home each week
• Focus on meaningful third-party automobile defense matters with real litigation responsibility
• Handle discovery, court appearances, motion practice, case strategy, and client communication
• Build your practice in New Jersey no-fault, insurance law, and civil defense litigation
• Work with a collaborative, professional team in a relaxed and friendly environment
• Receive a strong benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401(k), employee appreciation events, and shortened Friday hours during the summer

Location: Hybrid role based in Marlton, NJ, with 3 days working from home each week and in-office collaboration through the Marlton office.

Note: Candidates must have 2+ years of civil litigation experience, with specific experience defending third-party automobile matters. New Jersey no-fault and insurance law experience, civil discovery practice, and courtroom appearance experience are strongly preferred.

About Us

We are a long-established civil litigation firm with a strong reputation for professionalism, practical legal solutions, and long-term client relationships. Our team represents insurance carriers, insured clients, self-insured businesses, and organizations across a wide range of litigation matters. Confidential Employer. We offer a relaxed, friendly, and culturally diverse work environment where attorneys can do meaningful work and continue growing their litigation careers.

Job Description

• Handle third-party automobile defense matters from inception through resolution
• Manage civil litigation files involving insurance defense, auto liability, no-fault issues, and related coverage matters
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, legal memoranda, case evaluations, and reports
• Conduct and respond to written discovery, review records, and develop case strategy
• Attend court appearances, conferences, hearings, depositions, mediations, and arbitrations
• Communicate with clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, experts, and court personnel
• Analyze liability, damages, medical records, coverage issues, and litigation risk
• Work closely with partners and senior attorneys while taking ownership of assigned matters
• Contribute to a collaborative litigation team focused on professionalism, responsiveness, and strong defense outcomes

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Active New Jersey Bar admission required
• 2+ years of civil litigation experience required
• Experience defending third-party automobile matters required
• New Jersey no-fault and insurance law experience strongly preferred
• Civil discovery and courtroom appearance experience required
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Insurance defense experience strongly preferred
• Pennsylvania Bar admission is a plus

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is a strong opportunity for a litigation attorney who wants a focused automobile defense practice, meaningful case responsibility, and a hybrid schedule with real work-from-home flexibility. You will join a respected civil litigation team, work on substantive defense matters, and be part of a firm that values professionalism, collaboration, diversity, and long-term attorney growth.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance