Junior Professional Liability Associate

Job Description

Junior Professional Liability Associate | Nationally Respected Litigation Firm

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Nationally Respected Litigation Firm, located in Hackensack, NJ. This firm is dedicated to defending professionals and their insurers in high-stakes matters, focusing on errors & omissions (E&O)/professional negligence claims, disciplinary hearings, and regulatory proceedings. This role is crucial for protecting clients’ reputations, licenses, and businesses, emphasizing confidentiality, expeditious resolutions, and proactive risk management. The firm fosters a team-first, collaborative culture built on integrity, innovation, open communication, support, and excellence in client service.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hackensack, NJ
• Pay: $160000 yearly
• Mission: To protect professionals and their insurers in high-stakes errors & omissions (E&O)/professional negligence claims, disciplinary hearings, and regulatory proceedings in state and federal courts.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Defend: Defend professionals in E&O/professional negligence claims, disciplinary proceedings, and regulatory matters.
• Manage: Handle all phases of litigation including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, trials, and appeals in state and federal courts.
• Argue: Draft and argue dispositive motions and oppositions in court.
• Advise: Provide proactive risk management, conduct audits, and support client hotlines.
• Collaborate: Collaborate with partners, insurers, and clients on strategy, reputation protection, and expeditious resolutions for high-exposure matters.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Doctorate Degree in Law; Early Career in professional liability litigation or related fields.
• Experience: 1+ years of litigation experience, with professional liability or insurance defense preferred.
• Skills: New Jersey bar admission; strong research, writing, and motion practice skills; self-directed, organized, and collaborative team player.
• Bonus: Multi-jurisdictional experience.