Civil Litigation Attorney

Goldberg, Miller & Rubin

. Handle cases from inception to resolution and take ownership of day-to-day responsibilities .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeNewark • New Jersey • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in insurance defense litigation, including case management, legal research, and effective communication. Proficient in drafting legal documents and representing clients in complex legal matters.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Insurance Defense ExperienceLegal Research and WritingDeposition and Arbitration HandlingNew Jersey Bar MembershipCase Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Drafting PleadingsSummarizing Medical RecordsClient ReportingIdentifying Legal IssuesArguing MotionsManaging CaseloadsBilling for Time

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsGood JudgmentOrganizational SkillsStrong Verbal SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

New Jersey Bar MembershipPennsylvania Bar MembershipNew York Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

Litigation ProcessesHigh-Exposure LitigationClient RepresentationCost-Effective ResolutionsVirtual Court Appearances

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Handle cases from inception to resolution and take ownership of day-to-day responsibilities
Draft pleadings, correspondence, memoranda, and other documents
Record and disseminate client information
Summarize medical records and highlight important information
Write client reports summarizing case status and analyzing case faults
Identify, research, and analyze legal issues and conflicting legal opinions
Take and defend depositions, handle arbitrations, and argue motions
Attend in-person and virtual court appearances
Represent clients in defense of complex and high-exposure litigation
Explain litigation processes to individuals unfamiliar with them
Move cases toward cost-effective, efficient, and fair resolutions
Manage multiple assignments and deadlines

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least five years of experience in insurance defense
Experience handling depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and other complex assignments
Excellent research, writing, and communication skills
Member in good standing with the New Jersey bar
Membership in the Pennsylvania and/or New York bar is an added plus
Good judgment and organizational skills
Ability to manage a large caseload and day-to-day case tasks
Strong desire to learn and grow in the legal profession
Strong verbal and interpersonal skills
Experience billing for time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid/remote work based on experience
Equal employment opportunity
Diversity and inclusion workplace commitment