Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney

A well-established regional litigation firm is looking to add an Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney to its North Jersey team (Newark area). The group handles a strong pipeline of general liability, auto, premises liability, and other defense litigation matters, with attorneys given real ownership of files and consistent litigation exposure. This is a good opportunity for attorneys who want to stay in the insurance defense lane but move to a stronger platform with better structure, stable workflow, and clear long-term growth. We’re working with multiple firms across North Jersey, New York, and Philadelphia, so attorneys in the broader Northeast litigation market are encouraged to connect.

Key Details:

• Insurance defense litigation: GL, auto, premises liability, and related matters
• Hybrid schedule
• Billables typically ~1900–2000 depending on the firm
• Competitive base salary + hourly bonus structures
• Opportunity for Senior Associate or Of Counsel progression
• Firms range from boutique defense shops to larger regional platforms
• Meaningful litigation work including depositions, motion practice, and file ownership

Ideal Background:

• 2–10+ years of litigation experience
• Insurance defense / general liability experience preferred
• NJ bar required (NY or PA often helpful)
• Experience handling files, depositions, and court appearances

If you’re currently practicing insurance defense in North Jersey, NYC, or the Philadelphia region, feel free to reach out for a quick conversation about the market.

Salary:

$120,000 – $185,000