Insurance Defense Attorney

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.