Insurance Defense Associate

Full-service law firm recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work in New Jersey for 2026" seeking aInsurance Defense Associate near Atlantic City, NJ AND Las Vegas, NV!Position OverviewWe 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 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 ResponsibilitiesManage a diverse litigation caseload from intake through resolution, including drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery responsesDevelop case strategy and conduct legal research, factual investigation, and witness preparation for depositions and trialHandle matters involving premises liability, construction defects, security claims, toxic exposure, professional liability, and related personal injury claimsAppear and advocate in state and federal court hearings, status conferences, motion practice, and trialsTake and defend depositions; prepare and respond to expert reports; coordinate and communicate with retained expertsNegotiate settlements and present settlement recommendations and strategy to clients; prepare settlement agreements and releasesMaintain clear, timely communication with insurer clients, claims professionals, and insureds regarding case developments and budgetary considerationsSupervise and mentor junior associates, paralegals, and support staff; assign tasks and review work productManage case budgets, docketing, calendaring, and ensure compliance with court rules, deadlines, and ethical obligationsUtilize litigation technology and e-discovery tools; prepare trial exhibits and trial binders as neededQualificationsJuris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law schoolAdmission to the New Jersey and/or Pennsylvania bar; admission to the relevant Federal District Courts strongly preferred3+ years of civil litigation experience, with substantial experience in insurance defense and personal injury mattersDemonstrated 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 agreementsClean disciplinary record and high ethical standards; ability to travel within the region for court appearances and depositions as requiredBenefitsCompetitive compensation (DOE): $105k-150k401(k)Medical/Dental/Vision InsuranceEmployee DiscountFlexible Spending AccountFree On-site ParkingHolidays & Floating HolidaysLife InsurancePaid Time OffVoluntary InsuranceWellness Programs...and more!