Associate Attorney – General Liability

Recruiting Partner: Renee Tabak

Jersey City, New Jersey | Legal | Hybrid | $115,000 to $155,000 | Job ID: 174011

Job Summary

To Apply for this Job Click Here

Associate Attorney – General Liability (Hybrid)

We are partnering with a growing defense litigation firm to identify an Associate Attorney for its General Liability practice in Jersey City. This is a hybrid role with strong mentorship, hands-on litigation experience, and long-term growth potential.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with approximately 3 years of civil defense experience who wants to deepen their litigation skills in a supportive, well-structured environment.

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.

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

Associate Attorney – General Liability Qualifications

  • Active Bar license in good standing in NY & NJ
  • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
  • 3+ years of civil defense litigation experience, preferably in:
    • General Liability
    • Insurance Defense
    • Labor & Employment
    • Property/Presises
    • 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

Mediation or trial experience is a plus but not required.

Associate Attorney – General Liability Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary range: $115,000–$155,000 (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

 

JOB ID: 174011

#post

Renee Tabak

To Apply for this Job Click Here

Share This Job

Share This Job

Senior-Level Tax Strategy Attorney

Addison, Texas
Legal
$150,000 to $160,000

Associate Litigation Attorney

New York, New York
Legal
$150,000 to $185,000

Office/Client Experience Coordinator

Conyers, Georgia
Legal
$45,000 to $55,000

Paralegal

Houston, Texas
Legal
$90,000 to $110,000

Additional Information

At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

Featured Image

Renee Tabak

Senior Recruiting Partner