Insurance Defense Attorney

Overview

CURE Auto Insurance is a leading direct writer of auto insurance in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. CURE offers a great working environment, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental coverage, life and disability insurance, 401k with a generous company match, and more.

Searching for a fulfilling legal career that also offers a healthy work-life balance? CURE Auto Insurance is seeking an Insurance Defense Attorney to join our team. You will have an opportunity to work alongside a first-rate team of subject matter experts in the field of law, insurance, and business operations.

• Work as internal counsel in conjunction with claims to strategize, implement, and manage representation of CURE in PIP and Coverage litigation cases in both Forthright and the Superior Court, from inception to conclusion, by trial or dispositive hearing.
• Evaluate and provide detailed analysis of assigned cases in accordance with CURE’s staff counsel policies and procedures, including trial and expense control.
• Collaborate with CURE’s Claims Department to establish, communicate, and implement team litigation objectives and obtain prompt resolution of claims.
• Prepare and respond to arbitration demands and/or pleadings and discovery.
• Prepare and handle arbitration submissions and Rule 35 applications for dismissal in Forthright matters.
• Plan, take, and defend Examinations Under Oath (EUO) and depositions.
• Attend Forthright arbitrations, motion hearings, arbitration hearings, and all other pre-trial matters.
• Ability to prepare for and try cases.
• Ability to draft and argue post-arbitration/trial motions and appeals in both Forthright and the Superior Court.
• Negotiate high-level settlement agreements.

• JD required from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice, and in good standing, with the NJ State Bar.
• At least 2 years of insurance defense experience in both Forthright and the Superior Court.
• Experience independently managing a caseload of PIP and Coverage matters, working cases from beginning to end.
• Excellent research, writing, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to think critically, analyze complex information, and problem solve with expedience.
• Highly collaborative working style with demonstrated commitments to meeting individual and team goals.
• Must be adaptable and computer savvy with the ability to navigate multiple systems.

• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off (PTO, 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.
• Fun, engaging in-office events that support our culture.

Required job duties consist of prompt and regular attendance, ability to frequently move about the office to coordinate work with others; standing, sitting and typing for extended periods; and lifting and/or carrying up to 5 lbs. Ability to frequently communicate with others in-person, on the phone/virtually, and in writing. Ability to read, understand, process and evaluate large amounts of technical information and make related, informed decisions.

Starting Salary: $100,000 - $160,000

Flexible work hours between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with options like 8–4, 8:30–4:30, or 9–5. We do our best to support individual preferences, though schedules may be adjusted as needed to ensure strong coverage and teamwork.

Hybrid schedule: team members work onsite four days a week and can work remotely one day a week.

Princeton, NJ

We recruit, hire, employ, train and promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. We respect the dignity and worth of each individual and are committed to an employment environment that is free from all forms of employment discrimination.

CURE Auto Insurance provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits…