Insurance Defense Attorney

L&W Recruiting, Inc
Sewell, NJ

L&W Recruiting, on behalf of a well‑established Mid‑Atlantic litigation defense firm, seeks a Senior Insurance Defense Attorney to join the firm’s Sewell, NJ office. This role is suited to an experienced insurance defense litigator who can independently manage a complex docket while contributing to a collaborative, team‑oriented practice.

Location: Sewell, NJ

Position overview

  • Manage a full docket of insurance defense matters from intake through resolution, with primary responsibility for case strategy, client communication, and outcomes.
  • Develop and implement resolution strategies tailored to the facts and risk profile of each matter, including dispositive motion practice, negotiation, alternative dispute resolution, and trial preparation.
  • Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and other court filings with precision and timeliness.
  • Conduct and defend depositions; prepare witnesses and experts for testimony; appear for hearings, arbitrations, and trials as required.
  • Maintain organized case files, calendaring, and adherence to firm and client metrics for efficiency and outcome tracking.
  • Collaborate with colleagues on firm‑wide litigation strategy and quality‑review processes; mentor and provide guidance to junior attorneys and support staff as appropriate.

Required qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) and active license to practice law in New Jersey.
  • Minimum of seven (7) years of insurance defense litigation experience.
  • Proven litigation skills, including deposition practice, motion drafting and practice, courtroom advocacy, and trial preparation.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex caseloads independently while working effectively within a team.
  • Strong written and verbal communication, client‑management, organizational, and time‑management skills.
  • Commitment to professional ethics, client service, and adherence to calendaring and procedural deadlines.

Preferred qualifications

  • Significant trial experience and a record of favorable pretrial and trial outcomes.
  • Experience supervising or mentoring junior attorneys and managing team workflows.
  • Familiarity with insurance coverage issues, bad faith defense, subrogation, and related complex insurance matters.
  • Experience using data‑driven case management tools and working with metrics to monitor file cycle time, fees, costs, and outcomes.
  • Portable book of business is welcome but not required.

Compensation and benefits

  • Competitive senior‑level salary commensurate with experience.
  • Comprehensive benefits package typically including health, dental, vision, and retirement options.
  • Opportunities for partnership, leadership, and meaningful professional development within a collegial environment.
  • Flexible work arrangements may be available based on experience and performance.

About the firm

The client is a litigation defense practice with a Mid‑Atlantic footprint that emphasizes early case evaluation, targeted discovery, and efficient resolution aligned with client objectives. The firm supports a trial‑ready culture, a collaborative quality‑review process, and career growth for attorneys seeking substantive litigation experience.

Posted 2026-05-08

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