Associate Attorney

Trueline is seeking an Associate Attorney for a litigation boutique serving the insurance industry in Parsippany, New Jersey. This opportunity offers sophisticated legal work, direct access to experienced attorneys, and meaningful responsibility within a small, collaborative firm.

Attorneys with 1–8 years of experience are encouraged to apply, including recent graduates and candidates completing judicial clerkships. Insurance experience is a plus, but strong research, writing, and analytical skills—and a genuine interest in developing as a litigator—are essential.

• →Handle complex commercial litigation involving insurance companies, business disputes, and contract disputes.
• →Research insurance coverage issues and draft coverage opinions.
• →Support coverage litigation and declaratory judgment actions.
• →Work on claims handling disputes and errors and omissions (E&O) matters.
• →Draft briefs, motions, pleadings, and other substantive legal documents.
• →Participate in discovery, depositions, court appearances, and case strategy as experience permits.
• →Collaborate closely with experienced attorneys and take increasing ownership of matters.

The practice focuses on commercial and coverage litigation for the insurance industry rather than traditional insurance defense. Candidates with insurance defense backgrounds are welcome to apply.

• A Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active New Jersey bar admission. Recent graduates awaiting July bar results will also be considered.
• New York admission is strongly preferred.
• Approximately 1–8 years of legal experience; recent graduates and judicial law clerks are welcome.
• Substantive litigation experience for candidates with 6–8 years of experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Initiative, attention to detail, and a commitment to learning and taking ownership of your work.
• Willingness to work fully onsite in Parsippany, five days per week.

Relevant backgrounds include insurance coverage, complex commercial litigation, bad faith, professional liability, E&O, and insurance defense. Prior coverage experience is not required for junior candidates.

This position is based exclusively in Parsippany, New Jersey, and requires onsite attendance five days per week. Hybrid and remote arrangements are not available at hire.

Interviews are conducted in person, with early-morning and evening appointments available to accommodate working candidates.