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CURE Auto Insurance (Citizens United Reciprocal Exchange) · 2 days ago

Appellate Attorney

Princeton, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $170K/yr

5+ years exp

CURE Auto Insurance is a leading direct writer of auto insurance in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. They are seeking an experienced Appellate Attorney to handle appeals related to automobile insurance claims and provide counsel to various departments within the company. The role offers a possibility for leadership within the legal department as the operation grows.

Auto InsuranceInsurance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Handle appeals as assigned by claims and/or the legal team

Counsel and assist underwriting, SIU, and other departments in the company as needed

Qualification

Automobile insurance claimsAppellate proceduresDrafting appellate documentsCivil litigation experienceTechnological skillsAcademic credentialsWrittenOral advocacyDetail-orientedOrganizational skills

Required

5+ years of experience handling automobile insurance claims from inception to conclusion

2+ years handling appeals of automobile insurance claims

Extensive knowledge of local and state discovery rules, appellate procedures and applicable substantive law, particularly relating to all types of automobile insurance claims

Experience drafting appellate documents and arguing appeals

Experience directing support staff on clerical and administrative matters related to handling of appeals

Experience working in a paperless electronic environment

Strong automation/technological skills for courtroom presentation

Must have a law degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school and excellent academic credentials

Must have an active law license to practice in New Jersey and a member in good standing with the State Bar of NJ

Excellent academic credentials

Outstanding written and oral advocacy skills

Strong software/technological skills including competency in Word, Outlook and Westlaw

Well-organized and detail-oriented

Ability to independently manage their files