Civil Litigation Attorney

Goldberg, Miller & Rubin

. Draft pleadings, correspondence, memoranda, and other documents .

Posted 9/22/2026full-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 drafting legal documents, managing complex cases, and conducting depositions. Possesses strong research, writing, and communication skills essential for effective client representation and case analysis.

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Insurance Defense ExperienceDeposition HandlingLegal Research and WritingNew Jersey Bar MembershipCase Management

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Hard Skills

Drafting Legal DocumentsSummarizing Medical RecordsAnalyzing Legal IssuesArguing MotionsManaging Caseloads

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsGood JudgmentOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsDesire to Learn

Certifications & Qualifications

New Jersey Bar MembershipPennsylvania Bar MembershipNew York Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

Litigation ProcessesHigh-Exposure LitigationClient RepresentationArbitrationMediation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft pleadings, correspondence, memoranda, and other documents
Record and disseminate information on behalf of clients
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 and protect their interests in complex, high-exposure litigation
Explain litigation processes to people unfamiliar with them
Manage 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 to work effectively with senior attorneys, partners, staff, clients, opposing counsel, and the court system
Experience billing for time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid/remote work arrangement based on experience
Equal opportunity employment
Inclusive and diverse workplace culture