Insurance Defense Attorney
Own the courtroom. Shape the outcome. Make your next move in North Jersey.
Location: North Jersey, New Jersey (Jersey City office)
Work Model: Flexible hybrid, typically 2–3 days per week in the North Jersey office initially
Employment Type: Full-time
Assignment Description
Advance your litigation career with a high-impact opportunity in North Jersey.
We are seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Attorney with 3–8 years of litigation experience to independently manage a diverse caseload while collaborating with senior attorneys and firm leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong litigation skills and a solid understanding of New Jersey law, particularly in automobile liability defense. This full-time position is based in Jersey City and offers a flexible hybrid arrangement, with an initial expectation of working in the office 2–3 days per week.
Responsibilities
Manage insurance defense cases through all stages of litigation.
Draft pleadings, discovery materials, motions, briefs, and case reports.
Conduct and defend depositions, handle motion practice, and appear in court.
Participate in mediation and arbitration and prepare cases for trial.
Handle automobile liability defense matters under New Jersey law.
Conduct legal research and develop persuasive litigation arguments.
Maintain effective relationships with insurance carriers, claims professionals, and corporate clients.
Qualifications
Must-Have Requirements
J.D. from an accredited law school and an active New Jersey law license.
3–8 years of insurance defense litigation experience.
Ability to independently manage cases and litigation proceedings.
Experience with pleadings, discovery, depositions, and motion practice.
Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in New Jersey automobile liability defense.
Background representing insurance carriers or self-insured entities.
Experience with trials, court appearances, mediation, and arbitration.
Familiarity with premises liability litigation.
Established relationships with insurance carriers or claims professionals.
About Sperton
Sperton is a global recruitment and consulting company with offices across Europe, Asia and the Americas. We help organisations find and engage skilled professionals through flexible recruitment, consulting and global mobility solutions.
- Location
- United States
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Job location
- North Jersey, NJ
Workplace & Culture at Sperton
At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.
