Appellate Attorney

Appellate Attorney Job Summary: We have a unique opportunity for an experienced appellate attorney with 3+ years of civil litigation experience handling automobile insurance claims and 2+ years handling appeals of automobile insurance claims. Extensive knowledge of No‑fault insurance and insurance coverage is required. The successful candidate will handle appeals as assigned and may counsel and assist underwriting, SIU, and other departments as needed.

Responsibilities: Handle appeals of automobile insurance claims. Advise and assist underwriting, SIU, and other departments. Manage appeals files independently with strong organizational and technological skills. Draft appellate documents and argue appeals. Direct support staff on clerical and administrative matters related to appeals. Operate in a paperless electronic environment and utilize courtroom technology.

Qualifications: 5+ years 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 substantive law pertaining to 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. Law degree from an ABA‑accredited law school with excellent academic credentials. Active law license to practice in New Jersey and member of the State Bar of NJ in good standing. Compensation Base pay range: $130,000.00/yr – $170,000.00/yr (actual pay based on experience).

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with employer match Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)FSA and HRAParental leave opportunities Life and Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)Discounted tickets to CURE Arena in NJVoluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, ID & Fraud, Accident & Illness, and more)Schedule Full‑time; Monday – Friday, 8:30am‑5pm. Hybrid schedule. Location Princeton, NJSeniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Legal Industry InsuranceEEO Statement We recruit, hire, employ, train and promote, and compensate individuals based on job‑related qualifications and abilities. We respect the dignity and worth of each individual and are committed to an employment environment that is free from all forms of employment discrimination. CURE Auto Insurance provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Disclaimer: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description may be subject to change at any time. Application Eligibility Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.