Senior Attorney - Personal Injury Protection / No-Fault / Special Investigations (Remote, New Jersey)

About the Role

Join our legal team and play a key role in defending both the insured and the Company. As a Personal Injury Protection (PIP)/No-Fault Attorney, you’ll manage a diverse caseload involving no-fault claims, arbitrations, and mediations. You’ll stay current on evolving laws and regulations to ensure our defense strategies remain effective and compliant. This is a dynamic opportunity to sharpen your litigation skills and make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

This remote-based position requires occasional in-person attendance for court appearances throughout New Jersey, as needed, and participation in monthly or quarterly team events at our Clark, NJ office.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage all aspects of PIP/No-Fault litigation from inception through resolution, including case evaluation, discovery, motion practice, arbitrations, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
• Handle more complex, high-exposure, or contested PIP matters, applying advanced litigation strategy and risk analysis.
• Conduct SIU Examinations Under Oath (EUOs) and prepare detailed reports with a strong focus on fraud indicators, compliance, and litigation risk.
• Review and analyze new file assignments, assess liability and damages, develop defense strategies, and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents with minimal supervision.
• Conduct Forthright arbitrations and try cases as needed, including preparing witnesses, experts, and clients for testimony.
• Serve as a key legal advisor to claims professionals by providing strategic guidance, case assessments, and recommendations throughout the life of a claim.
• Proactively monitor changes in PIP/No-Fault laws, regulations, and case law, and apply those developments to litigation strategy and business practices.
• Support team development by mentoring junior attorneys, sharing subject-matter expertise, and contributing to process improvements and best practices.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the New Jersey Bar.
• 4+ years of PIP/No-Fault litigation experience or equivalent transferable litigation experience (e.g., insurance defense, personal injury, civil litigation).
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a full litigation caseload with minimal oversight.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills, with experience drafting dispositive motions and arbitration submissions.
• Advanced time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• Experience conducting arbitrations, EUOs, depositions, and settlement negotiations.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with claims professionals and internal stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of legal ethics, professional responsibility, and in-house practice standards.
• Must be within commutable distance to courthouses throughout New Jersey.

Skills

• Arbitration
• Civil Litigation
• Court Appearances
• Documentation Review
• Evidence Gathering
• Insurance Defense
• Legal Research
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Mediation
• Personal Injuries
• Stakeholder Relationship Management

Pay

Compensation offered for this role is $90,700.00 - $153,925.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse.
• Monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs for eligible remote employees.

When working from home, you must have a dedicated, private workspace free from distractions, along with appropriate desk and seating. Reliable internet is required, with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload.