Trial Attorney - New Jersey - Hybrid

Knowledge and Requirements

• Excellent customer service, writing and oral communication skills required.
• Ability to demonstrate independent judgment, research, litigation, and analytical skills.
• Strong legal research and writing skills required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Edge or Chrome required.
• Legal case management software experience required. We are a paperless environment and the successful candidate is required to become proficient in the use of our legal management software.
• Typing skills required.
• Detailed knowledge of the business unit and industry preferred.
• Must have valid state-issued driver’s license in good standing.
• Education and Experience
• Juris Doctor degree from ABA accredited law school required.
• Member in good standing of the Bar of the jurisdiction (New Jersey) is required.
• Knowledge of State laws, local court policies and procedures.
• 7+ years legal experience in the jurisdiction required.
• Trial experience preferred.
• Multi-state Bar admittance preferred.
• Selective Insurance offers a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. These benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, and 20 days of paid time off. Additional details about our total rewards package can be found by visiting our benefits page . The actual base salary is based on geographic location, and the range is representative of salaries for this role throughout Selective's footprint. Additional considerations include relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and business needs.
• Selective is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. That means we respect and value every individual’s unique opinions, beliefs, abilities, and perspectives. We are committed to promoting a welcoming culture that celebrates diverse talent, individual identity, different points of view and experiences – and empowers employees to contribute new ideas that support our continued and growing success. Building a highly engaged team is one of our core strategic imperatives, which we believe is enhanced by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We expect and encourage all employees and all of our business partners to embrace, practice, and monitor the attitudes, values, and goals of acceptance; address biases; and foster diversity of viewpoints and opinions. For Massachusetts Applicants It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.