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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in legal research, persuasive writing, and analytical skills within the context of insurance coverage and commercial litigation. Possesses strong organizational abilities and attention to detail, essential for managing complex legal matters and maintaining high billable-hour expectations.
Highest-signal resume keywords
JD From An Accredited Law SchoolActive New Jersey Bar AdmissionInsurance Coverage ExperienceLegal Research SkillsPersuasive Writing Skills
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Hard Skills
Legal ResearchPersuasive WritingAnalytical SkillsDrafting Legal MemorandaCoverage OpinionsCommercial DisputesLitigationCase StrategyDiscovery ParticipationCourt Appearances
Soft Skills
Attention To DetailSound JudgmentReceptiveness To FeedbackInitiativeOrganizational Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Active New Jersey Bar AdmissionNew York Bar Admission (Preferred)
Industry Keywords
Insurance PoliciesCoverage IssuesErrors And OmissionsProfessional LiabilityBillable HoursDeclaratory Judgment ActionsJudicial ClerkshipsLegal BriefsMotionsPleadings
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Analyze insurance policies, contractual obligations, and coverage issues
- Research and draft coverage opinions, briefs, motions, pleadings, and legal memoranda
- Handle assignments involving commercial disputes, coverage litigation, and declaratory judgment actions
- Work on claims-handling disputes, professional liability, and errors and omissions matters
- Participate in discovery, depositions, court appearances, and case strategy as experience permits
- Collaborate closely with partners and take increasing ownership of matters
- Develop a legal career in insurance coverage alongside commercial litigation
Requirements
What you’ll need- A JD from an accredited law school
- Active New Jersey bar admission
- New York admission is strongly preferred
- Strong legal research, persuasive writing, analytical, and organizational skills
- Approximately 0–8 years of attorney experience, including recent graduates and attorneys completing judicial clerkships who can meet the hiring timeline
- Mid-level and experienced candidates should have direct insurance coverage or insurance defense experience
- Initiative, attention to detail, sound judgment, and receptiveness to feedback
- Availability to attend in-person interviews and work regularly in Parsippany
- Ability to maintain a sustainable commute for ongoing office attendance
- Minimum annual billable-hour expectation of 1,900 hours
- For application, law school transcript, a personally drafted pleading or brief, and professional references may be required
Benefits
Comp & perks- Discretionary bonus based on firm performance, individual merit, and production
- Employer pays 80% of health, dental, and vision insurance premiums
- 401(k) match up to 4% of salary, with a 5% employee contribution required for the full match
- Direct mentorship and opportunities to develop substantive litigation skills
- Hybrid flexibility of one to two remote days per week after three months of onsite training, subject to demonstrated productivity and an agreed schedule