What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trial Attorney, Commercial General Liability [NJ] position at Oliver James?
(Senior) Trial Attorney, Commercial General Liability/Casualty Defense
Our client, a well-established and high-tech P&C insurance carrier is seeking an experienced Senior Trial Attorney to join its in-house litigation team supporting insured clients in CGL/casualty defense matters. This role is ideal for a seasoned insurance defense litigator with significant courtroom experience handling high-exposure casualty claims, seeking their first in-house move with a relief from billable hours, more work/life balance, and career progression opportunities.
Role & Responsibilities
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Our client, a well-established and high-tech P&C insurance carrier is seeking an experienced Senior Trial Attorney to join its in-house litigation team supporting insured clients in CGL/casualty defense matters. This role is ideal for a seasoned insurance defense litigator with significant courtroom experience handling high-exposure casualty claims, seeking their first in-house move with a relief from billable hours, more work/life balance, and career progression opportunities.
Role & Responsibilities
- Independently manage a full docket of CGL/casualty insurance defense matters from case strategy through resolution or trial.
- Handle pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
- Evaluate liability and damages exposure and advise claims partners on litigation strategy and resolution.
- Collaborate with expert witnesses on complex and multi-party matters.
- Negotiate settlements and mediations and maintain case documentation in litigation management systems.
- Commercial General Liability Defense
- Examples:
- Construction
- Commercial auto
- Premises liability
- Property damage
- Complex bodily injury
- 5-15 years of CGL/ casualty insurance defense.
- Significant trial experience before judges or juries.
- Experience partnering with insurance claims teams and managing a high-volume litigation caseload.
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Active bar membership in the relevant jurisdiction.
- Knowledge of state civil procedure and local court rules.
- Salary: $120,000-$160,000 base target bonus wider benefits
- Work Mode: Hybrid (2 days in / 3 days remote)
- Location: Roseland NJ, Hamilton NJ, or Marlton NJ
- Travel: Required throughout New Jersey State.
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Salary : $120,000 - $160,000