PIP Insurance Defense  Attorney

Handle PIP insurance defense and coverage litigation matters from inception through trial, including first-party and third-party auto claims, coverage disputes, depositions, motions, and courtroom advocacy.

Why This Opportunity

Join a litigation-focused team where you will independently manage complex insurance defense matters while handling meaningful courtroom work. This role offers a hybrid schedule, flexible hours, and the opportunity to work on challenging PIP and coverage litigation cases.

You will have the support of a collaborative legal environment while managing cases through all phases of litigation.

What You Will Do

• Handle insurance coverage defense litigation matters from inception through trial and appeal.
• Defend PIP-related matters and manage first-party and third-party personal auto insurance claims.
• Handle coverage disputes involving BI claims, UM/UIM claims, auto physical damage, rescission, and order of priority issues.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft and argue motions, including motions in limine and other litigation motions.
• Conduct trials through verdict, including presenting and cross-examining expert and lay witnesses.
• Independently manage a full litigation caseload.
• Collaborate with litigation support staff in a paperless legal environment.
• Utilize litigation technology and courtroom presentation tools effectively.

What You Will Need

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active New Jersey Bar license in good standing.
• 5+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Mandatory experience in PIP insurance defense litigation.
• Strong insurance coverage defense background.
• Trial experience through verdict required.
• Experience handling first-party and third-party personal auto insurance claims.
• Knowledge of New Jersey discovery rules, trial procedures, and insurance law.
• Strong legal writing, negotiation, deposition, and courtroom advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage litigation matters.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule (4 days onsite / 1 day remote)
• Flexible work hours
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Life and AD&D insurance
• FSA & HSA plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness reimbursements and gym discounts
• Pet insurance and identity protection plans
• Employee-focused office culture