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Civil Litigation Defense Attorney

Jobot
Princeton, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 9/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/17/2026
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Job details:
Flexible hybrid schedule, reasonable billing requirement with quarterly bonuses, 401k with generous match, and more!

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Karyn Spies
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Salary: $125,000 - $175,000 per year


A bit about us:

Established defense-oriented litigation firm headquartered in Philadelphia, with offices in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Delaware. The firm is particularly well known for insurance defense and complex civil litigation, representing insurance carriers, businesses, and other institutional clients. Its core practices include insurance defense, insurance coverage and bad-faith litigation, motor vehicle / auto liability, premises liability, products liability, construction litigation, employment defense and more.


Why join us?
  • Flexible hybrid work schedule
  • Reasonable billable requirement with quarterly bonuses
  • 401k with generous match
  • Full suite of benefits


Job Details

Responsibilities:
  • Conducting legal research and drafting legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
  • Representing clients in court, presenting evidence, and making persuasive arguments.
  • Negotiating settlements on behalf of clients in liability cases.
  • Providing legal advice and guidance to clients, explaining complex legal concepts in a clear and understandable way.
  • Developing and implementing effective litigation strategies to achieve the best possible outcome for clients.
  • Managing a substantial case load, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines.
Qualifications:
  • 1 year of litigation experience with a focus on liability cases.
  • Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
  • Admission to practice in New Jersey and/or Pennsylvania.
  • Proven track record of success in civil litigation, including trial experience.

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