Insurance Defense Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Insurance Defense Associate

Full-service law firm recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work" in New Jersey for 2026 seeking an Insurance Defense Associate near Atlantic City , NJ AND Las Vegas , NV!

We are a full-service law firm serving individuals, businesses, and organizations across a wide range of industries, with clients spanning the country and reaching international markets. We have earned ongoing recognition from leading industry publications for the strength of our legal work and the depth of our practice groups. What sets us apart is a genuine commitment to community involvement paired with deep experience in specialized and highly regulated industries. When you join our team, you will work alongside dedicated professionals who value collaboration, mentorship, and meaningful client relationships.

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Associate to join our litigation team. The successful candidate will defend insurers and insureds in a wide range of civil matters, primarily personal injury, premises liability, construction defects, security claims, toxic exposure, and professional liability across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Nevada, and applicable federal courts. This role requires strong litigation skills, independent case management, effective client communication, and courtroom experience from motion practice through trial.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse litigation caseload from intake through resolution, including drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery responses
• Develop case strategy and conduct legal research, factual investigation, and witness preparation for depositions and trial
• Handle matters involving premises liability, construction defects, security claims, toxic exposure, professional liability, and related personal injury claims
• Appear and advocate in state and federal court hearings, status conferences, motion practice, and trials
• Take and defend depositions; prepare and respond to expert reports; coordinate and communicate with retained experts
• Negotiate settlements and present settlement recommendations and strategy to clients; prepare settlement agreements and releases
• Maintain clear, timely communication with insurer clients, claims professionals, and insureds regarding case developments and budgetary considerations
• Supervise and mentor junior associates, paralegals, and support staff; assign tasks and review work product
• Manage case budgets, docketing, calendaring, and ensure compliance with court rules, deadlines, and ethical obligations
• Utilize litigation technology and e-discovery tools; prepare trial exhibits and trial binders as needed

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the New Jersey and Pennsylvania, or Nevada bar; admission to the relevant Federal District Courts strongly preferred
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience, with substantial experience in insurance defense and personal injury matters
• Demonstrated experience handling premises liability, construction defects, security claims, toxic exposure, professional liability, and other personal injury matters.
• Track record of motion practice, taking and defending depositions, and courtroom appearances; trial experience preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills; experience drafting motions, pleadings, and settlement agreements
• Clean disciplinary record and high ethical standards; ability to travel within the region for court appearances and depositions as required

Benefits

 

• Competitive compensation (DOE): $105k-150k
• 401(k)
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Discount
• Flexible Spending Account
• Free On-site Parking
• Holidays & Floating Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Voluntary Insurance
• Wellness Programs
• ...and more!

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 09/17/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com to make arrangements.

Salary

$105000 - $150000 USD per year