Attorney, Coverage Defense

About the role

CURE Auto Insurance is a leading direct writer of auto insurance in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. We are seeking an experienced coverage defense attorney with 5+ years of civil litigation experience in handling personal auto insurance cases and coverage matters.

Responsibilities

• Handle files from inception through trial and appeal, if necessary
• Take and defend depositions
• Negotiation proficiency
• Successfully try cases
• Manage a full pending of case assignments
• Present and cross-examine lay and expert witnesses
• Direct support staff on clerical and administrative matters related to lawsuit handling
• Work in a paperless electronic environment
• Automate and present lawsuits and courtroom presentations

Requirements

• Law degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school
• Active law license to practice in New Jersey
• Excellent academic credentials
• Outstanding written and oral advocacy skills
• Strong software/technological skills including competency in Word, Outlook, and Westlaw

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience handling first and/or third party personal auto insurance cases and coverage matters from inception to conclusion
• Proven track record of managing a full pending of case assignments
• Extensive knowledge of local and state discovery rules, trial procedures, and applicable substantive law, particularly relating to coverage matters including rescission and order of priority
• Experience presenting and cross-examining lay and expert witnesses
• Experience directing support staff on clerical and administrative matters related to lawsuit handling
• Strong automation/technological skills for lawsuit handling and courtroom presentation

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off (PTO days, sick days, and holidays)
• Flexible spending options with FSA & HSA plans
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Voluntary benefits such as legal services, pet insurance, and identity & fraud protection
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families
• Health & wellness perks including gym discounts, wellness reimbursements, and reward programs
• Fun, engaging in-office events that support our culture
• Hybrid work schedule: team members work onsite 4 days per week and have the flexibility to work remotely 1 day per week

Pay

$115,000 - $160,000

Schedule

We offer flexible work hours between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, and employees can choose a schedule that works best for them—8:00 AM–4:00 PM, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM, or 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. While we aim to support individual preferences, final schedules may be adjusted based on business needs to ensure great coverage and teamwork. We offer a hybrid work schedule: team members work onsite 4 days per week and have the flexibility to work remotely 1 day per week.

Disclaimer

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description may be subject to change at any time. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.