Senior Associate Attorney – General Liability

Senior Associate Attorney – General Liability (Hybrid/Remote)

We are partnering with a growing national defense litigation firm to identify an Senior Associate Attorney for its General Liability practice based in Jersey City, NJ. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 5-9 years of civil defense litigation experience seeking strong mentorship, hands-on litigation exposure, and long-term growth within a collaborative firm environment.

This role offers meaningful courtroom and deposition experience, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced litigators across a broad range of insurance defense matters.

Senior Associate Attorney – General Liability - The Role

Under the guidance of experienced partners, the Associate Attorney will manage a diverse caseload of insurance defense and general liability matters, gaining exposure to all phases of litigation.

Senior Associate Attorney – General Liability Responsibilities include:

• Managing and billing a caseload of approximately 25+ matters
• Drafting and responding to pleadings, motions, and written discovery
• Attending and defending depositions; taking depositions
• Making court appearances and attending hearings
• Assisting with mediations and trial preparation
• Collaborating directly with clients and internal legal teams
• Maintain accurate billing and case management practices 

Associate Attorney – General Liability Qualifications

• Active Bar license in good standing in NY & NJ
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• 5-9 years of civil defense litigation experience, preferably in:
  • General Liability
  • Insurance Defense
  • Labor & Employment
  • Property/Premises
  • Casualty/Personal Injury
• Experience handling multiple matters simultaneously
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Comfortable working independently while meeting deadlines
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and standard legal technology
• Valid driver’s license

Associate Attorney – General Liability Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $150,000–$190,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Quarterly bonuses tied to billable hours
• Annual performance reviews with potential for meaningful salary increases
• Hybrid work schedule with flexible hours
• One-on-one partner mentorship and structured training
• Medical insurance (Cigna Healthcare; firm subsidizes employee coverage)
• Free outpatient mental health services (no copays)
• Optional dental, vision, life, disability, accident, critical illness, cancer, and hospitalization coverage
• HSA and FSA options
• 401(k) eligibility after one year
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Collegial, team-oriented culture