Lateral Partner or Senior Counsel - Insurance Defense

Lateral Partner or Senior Counsel - Insurance Defense

Established (65 Years) Premier Firm Seeking a Lateral Partner or Senior Attorney for Insurance Defense Firm in Cherry Hill, NJ; Plainfied, NJ; and Philadelphia!

An established firm with over 65 years in practice and nine offices across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware is seeking Counsel - Insurance Defense with senior to partner level experience to join their team onsite in Mount Laurel or Warren, New Jersey. This Attorney will bring first chair litigation experience across a broad range of insurance defense matters, including construction, employment practices liability, commercial, and real estate disputes, representing insurers and corporate clients from case inception through trial.

Offer:
Salary range: $180,000 to $275,000 , based on years of experience and practice level (book of business not required)
Performance based bonus structure with additional discretionary bonus potential
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off
Opportunity to join a firm with over six decades of regional history and a strong reputation across the insurance defense bar

Qualifications:
Extensive experience handling insurance defense matters from filing through trial
First chair litigation experience is required
Portable book of business is NOT REQUIRED, but is a plus for lateral partner candidates
Bar admission in New Jersey is required, Pennsylvania admission is a plus
Strong academic and professional background with a track record of client-facing responsibility
Comfortable working in office daily with a path to hybrid flexibility over time

Responsibilities:
Manage a caseload of insurance defense matters across construction, employment practices liability, commercial, and real estate disputes
Serve as first chair in depositions, motions, and trials
Advise insurer and corporate clients on litigation strategy and risk
Collaborate with claims professionals and adjusters throughout the litigation lifecycle
Mentor junior associates and contribute to business development efforts

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  For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 07/09/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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