Litigation Attorney - Insurance Defense

Litigation Attorney - Insurance Defense

A top-tier, multi-practice law firm is seeking a seasoned litigation attorney with a robust background in insurance defense to join their high-performing team. This position offers a prime opportunity for a driven legal professional to take ownership of a diverse litigation portfolio while benefiting from the resources and reputation of a well-established firm. This is a dynamic, client-facing role with real trial work and hands-on litigation strategy.

As a Litigation Attorney - Insurance Defense, you will be instrumental in managing complex insurance defense matters across multiple lines of coverage. You’ll work in a collaborative environment alongside highly experienced litigators, leveraging the support of an integrated legal team. The firm is known for its aggressive advocacy, thorough preparation, and commitment to client service — values mirrored in this role.

This Role Offers:

• Competitive compensation and bonus structure.

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and more.

• Access to top-tier litigation resources and support staff.

• A collegial, team-based atmosphere with room for growth and advancement.

• A platform to develop your trial skills and gain increasing responsibility over time.

• The opportunity to represent national insurance clients and corporate defendants.

Focus:

• Manage a full caseload of insurance defense litigation matters involving general liability, professional liability, property damage, and complex torts.

• Develop litigation strategies tailored to each client’s goals.

• Draft and argue motions including dispositive and discovery-related motions.

• Conduct depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and experts.

• Participate in mediation, arbitration, and trial, including first-chair responsibilities.

• Maintain proactive communication with clients, claims professionals, and opposing counsel.

• Supervise paralegals and junior attorneys on assigned cases as needed.

Skill Set:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in the state of New Jersey and/or Pennsylvania.

• 5+ years of litigation experience, with a strong emphasis on insurance defense or civil litigation.

• Prior trial experience, including first or second-chair trial responsibilities, highly preferred.

• Superior analytical and writing skills with meticulous attention to detail.

• Excellent oral advocacy and negotiation skills.

• Capable of managing multiple complex cases independently.

• Commitment to client service and maintaining long-term relationships.

About Blue Signal: 

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Location
Cherry Hill NJ