About this opportunity
Orion Placement lists this Insurance Defense Associate Attorney opportunity in township of cedar grove, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Pay:
$135,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Check out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today.
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
Join a respected full-service litigation environment where attorneys are trusted with meaningful responsibility early in their careers.
Build sophisticated insurance defense experience while working directly on strategy, depositions, experts, and client matters.
Gain exposure to complex cases and a diverse insurance carrier caseload.
Work alongside experienced attorneys who value strong legal judgment, responsiveness, and practical problem-solving.
Earn discretionary bonus opportunities and access to a comprehensive benefits package.
Build long-term client relationships and develop your career in a collaborative, high-performing legal team.
Location: Cedar Grove, NJ — fully on-site, with an in-office environment designed for collaboration, mentorship, and substantive hands-on legal work.
Note : Must have active New Jersey or New York bar admissions and at least 1+ year of New York-based insurance defense experience. Candidates with approximately 2 to 5 years of directly relevant experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
About Us
We are a full-service law firm focused on delivering sophisticated legal representation with a practical, business-minded approach. Our team combines strong legal expertise with strategic thinking to solve complex problems efficiently while remaining closely aligned with our clients’ goals. We give attorneys meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and opportunities to grow alongside experienced practitioners. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
Manage a diverse insurance defense caseload representing insurance carriers.
Develop and execute long-term litigation strategies designed to protect client interests.
Conduct fact and expert witness depositions.
Work closely with industry, medical, and technical experts to develop case strategy and strengthen defenses.
Analyze case issues, assess exposure, and identify practical litigation solutions.
Draft and review high-quality legal correspondence, pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation documents.
Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and internal team members.
Manage competing deadlines and maintain organized case files throughout the litigation process.
Qualifications
1+ year of New York-based insurance defense experience required.
Active New Jersey or New York bar admissions required.
Experience conducting fact and expert witness depositions.
Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
Excellent organization and case management abilities.
Ability to manage multiple matters and competing priorities in a fast-paced litigation practice.
Judicial clerkship experience preferred.
Why You Will Love Working Here
You will have the opportunity to do substantive legal work rather than simply support larger matters from the sidelines. We value initiative, professional development, teamwork, and practical legal thinking, while giving attorneys direct exposure to clients and meaningful responsibility. xzgxqkn Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, Safe Harbor 401(k), flexible spending and health savings account options, parental leave, discretionary bonus opportunities, and opportunities to earn origination credit for client development.
JPC-1735
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Worksite address
township of cedar grove, NJ, 07009, US
Who can apply
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