Senior Insurance Defense Attorney

Senior Insurance Defense AttorneyAn established regional litigation firm is seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Attorney to join its Northern New Jersey practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with a strong background in general liability, premises liability, casualty defense, or related civil litigation who is looking for meaningful case responsibility and the opportunity to continue developing a long-term litigation practice.The attorney will handle a diverse caseload involving insurance defense and civil litigation matters, with a significant focus on premises liability and general liability claims.What You'll DoManage insurance defense and general liability matters from inception through resolutionHandle premises liability, slip-and-fall and related casualty mattersDraft pleadings, motions, discovery and other litigation documentsConduct and defend depositionsEvaluate liability, damages, exposure and settlement considerationsCommunicate with clients, claims professionals, opposing counsel and other partiesParticipate in mediations, settlement negotiations and court appearancesDevelop litigation strategy and independently manage case deadlinesWork collaboratively with experienced attorneys and legal professionalsWhat We're Looking ForSeveral years of experience handling insurance defense, general liability or civil litigation mattersSignificant experience with premises liability and/or slip-and-fall defenseActive New Jersey Bar admissionAbility to independently manage a litigation caseloadExperience handling depositions, negotiations and court appearancesStrong written, verbal and analytical skillsExcellent case-management abilitiesAbility to work independently while contributing to a collaborative litigation teamWhat You'll Receive$150,000–$180,000 base salary, depending on experienceHybrid work flexibilityMedical, dental and vision coverage401(k) with employer matchingLife and disability insuranceHSA/FSA optionsPaid vacationProfessional development opportunitiesCollaborative work environmentMeaningful responsibility over litigation mattersThis is an opportunity for an experienced defense attorney to join an established litigation practice and take meaningful ownership of a diverse caseload.All inquiries are handled confidentially.For additional information or to discuss the opportunity confidentially, please contact Zach Zink at View email address on click.appcast.io qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.