Litigation Insurance and Reinsurance Associate Attorney

A law firm in Hartford, CT, is seeking a Litigation Insurance and Reinsurance Associate Attorney with 4-6 years of solid insurance and reinsurance litigation experience. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience advising and representing insurers, reinsurers, and/or intermediaries in insurance coverage actions and reinsurance disputes. They should possess excellent technical, professional, and client service skills, along with outstanding written and verbal communication and advocacy abilities. Collaboration and a team-oriented approach are essential, along with effective problem-solving capabilities and the ability to work independently and proactively. Bar admission in good standing is required.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel and representation to insurers, reinsurers, and intermediaries in insurance coverage actions and reinsurance disputes.
• Handle a variety of complex litigation matters, including coverage disputes, regulatory investigations, environmental liability, asbestos, construction defects, opioids, workers' compensation, toxic torts claims, and/or other mass tort litigation.
• Conduct thorough legal research, draft legal documents, and prepare case strategies.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams and participate in case discussions and strategy sessions.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• 4-6 years of solid insurance and reinsurance litigation experience.
• Bar admission in good standing in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Experience with complex litigation matters related to insurance coverage and reinsurance disputes.

Certifications:

Bar admission in good standing.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advocacy skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Proactive and independent work ethic.
• Creative thinking and solution-oriented mindset.

This large, full-service firm is very women-oriented, and it has created many benefits to appeal particularly to women, including flexible work arrangements and 12-week paid maternity leave. Many of the firms attorneys are active in many community, professional and civic matters. Associates receive in-house training in a variety of areas and early client contact and hands-on experience. There is a business casual dress code, but associates are expected to keep professional clothing at the office in case of short notice meetings. All associates are expected to spend at least 50 hours annually on pro bono, and this is part of their billable hour expectation of 1800.