Coverage Defense Attorney

We are seeking a Coverage Defense Attorney to join the in-house legal team of a direct-writer auto insurance company operating in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. This is a hybrid role based in Princeton, NJ — 4 days onsite, 1 day remote — with flexible daily start times. You will handle insurance coverage defense litigation from inception through trial and appeal, managing a full caseload independently in a collaborative, well-supported environment. HYBRID: 4 days onsite / 1 day remote. This company is known for its collaborative legal and claims culture, strong internal litigation support, and genuine work-life balance. The team operates in a fully paperless electronic litigation environment with modern courtroom presentation tools. What You'll Be Doing Handle insurance coverage defense litigation matters from inception through trial and appeal Manage first-party and third-party personal auto insurance claims Defend and litigate PIP-related matters Handle coverage disputes involving BI, UM/UIM, auto physical damage, rescission, and order of priority issues Take and defend depositions; argue motions in limine and other litigation motions Conduct trials through verdict; present and cross-examine expert and lay witnesses Independently manage a full caseload in a paperless electronic litigation environment Work closely with litigation support staff What We're Looking For Minimum 5+ years of civil litigation experience Mandatory PIP insurance defense litigation experience — required Strong insurance coverage defense background with trial experience through verdict Experience handling first-party and/or third-party personal auto insurance claims Strong deposition, negotiation, and legal writing skills Knowledge of New Jersey discovery rules, trial procedures, and substantive insurance law Experience with coverage matters involving rescission and order of priority J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school; active New Jersey Bar license in good standing Benefits Hybrid: 4 days onsite / 1 day remote | Flexible start times (8:00, 8:30, or 9:00 AM) Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays; Life and AD&D insurance; FSA & HSA plans Employee Assistance Program, wellness reimbursements, gym discounts, pet insurance The Employee Connect is a staffing partner for this opportunity. Applying through us gets your resume in front of the hiring team faster than going direct. Equal opportunity employment applies.