Junior Professional Liability Associate

Job Description

Junior Professional Liability Associate | Hackensack, NJ Office

Compensation: Up to $160K

Join a nationally respected litigation firm dedicated to defending professionals and their insurers in high-stakes matters. This role focuses on protecting accountants, architects/engineers, doctors, lawyers, insurance brokers, real estate professionals, and others in errors & omissions (E&O)/professional negligence claims, disciplinary hearings, and regulatory proceedings in state and federal courts through trial and appeal – with an emphasis on confidentiality, reputation protection, expeditious resolutions, proactive risk audits, and client hotline support.

Why You Should Join:

• Team-First, Collaborative Culture: The firm is ranked among the largest law firms in Law360’s Top 400. It fosters a team-first, collaborative culture emphasizing integrity, innovation, open communication, support, and excellence in client service.
• Uncapped Career Advancement in a Growing Firm: Uncapped career advancement in a growing, dynamic firm (recent lateral additions strengthening key practices like Employment Defense and Insurance Coverage).
• Impactful, High-Profile Work: Impactful, high-profile work protecting clients’ reputations, licenses, and businesses in national/regional matters. Recognized as a top employer (U.S. News Best Companies to Work For; Mansfield Certified/True Trailblazer for inclusivity).
• Opportunity to Join a Nationally Respected Leader: Opportunity to join a nationally respected litigation firm serving insurers, professionals, and businesses with proactive, value-driven approaches.
• Competitive Compensation & Growth: Highly competitive compensation up to $160K, combined with a stable, expanding platform that offers mentorship, direct involvement in sophisticated cases, and real long-term advancement.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Defend professionals in E&O/professional negligence claims, disciplinary proceedings, and regulatory matters.
• Handle all phases of litigation including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, trials, and appeals in state and federal courts.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions and oppositions.
• Provide proactive risk management, conduct audits, and support client hotlines.
• Collaborate with partners, insurers, and clients on strategy, reputation protection, and expeditious resolutions.
• Participate in high-exposure matters emphasizing confidentiality and value-driven outcomes.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience: 1+ years of litigation experience (professional liability, insurance defense, or related preferred).
• Skills: Strong research, writing, and motion practice skills.
• Bar Admission: New Jersey bar admission required (multi-jurisdictional experience a plus).
• Motivation: Interest in defending professionals’ careers, licenses, and reputations.
• Personal Attributes: Self-directed, organized, and collaborative team player comfortable in a national firm environment.

Take the Next Step:

📧 Email resume: kieran.budd@wearerevolution.co

📅 Book a confidential chat: https://calendly.com/kieran-budd-wearerevolution/candidate-recruiting-call-duplicate