Staff Attorney (Claims)

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NJM Insurance

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Full

Overview: <p>Our General Claims Legal Department is seeking an attorney with a minimum of 4 years of experience handling commercial coverage litigation. Additional experience with insurance defense work, principally related to auto accident and premises liability, is preferred.</p>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Provide General Claims staff with legal advice regarding coverage and various claims questions</li> <li>Assist General Claims staff with regulatory matters, fraud investigations</li> <li>Supervise outside insurance defense litigation, coverage litigation and appellate work</li> <li>Develop and implement litigation strategy collaboratively with claims staff and outside defense counsel</li> <li>Advise General Claims staff on legal developments in case law, statutes and regulations</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>JD and admission to NJ Bar required</li> <li>4-7 years of experience handling commercial coverage litigation and insurance defense work</li> <li>Must have exceptional verbal and written communication skills</li> <li>Must be decisive and well organized&nbsp;</li> </ul>