Insurance Defense Attorney

Job Overview:

The Insurance Defense Attorney will be responsible for providing legal representation to clients in insurance defense matters. This role will involve handling various aspects of civil litigation, including legal research, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, arbitration, trials, and hearings. The ideal candidate should have a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, possess 3-8 years of civil litigation experience, and exhibit strong legal acumen. Additionally, clerkship experience is a plus, and the candidate should demonstrate excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality legal services.

Duties:

• Perform thorough legal research and analysis to support clients in insurance defense cases.
• Prepare and respond to discovery requests, including document production and interrogatories.
• Take and defend depositions of key witnesses and experts.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions to advocate for clients' interests effectively.
• Assist in mediation, arbitration, trials, and hearings, providing legal counsel and representation as required.
• Manage caseload efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced legal environment.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school.
• 3-8 years of experience in civil litigation, with a focus on insurance defense.
• Clerkship experience is a valuable asset.
• Strong academic credentials, demonstrating a solid legal foundation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to legal excellence.
• Ability to multitask and work under direction in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.
• Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork while also having the ability to work independently on various legal projects.
• Admission to the Connecticut State Bar or sufficient Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) score to be admitted to the jurisdiction.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Connecticut State Bar or sufficient UBE score to be admitted to the jurisdiction.

Skills:

• Legal research and analysis.
• Civil litigation experience.
• Deposition and motion practice.
• Mediation and arbitration.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Attention to detail.
• Time and project management.
• Teamwork and professionalism.

Job Location:

• Hartford, CT

Benefits Offered:

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, Dental, Medical, and Vision coverage.
• Corporate Discounts.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) plan options.
• 401K Plan with employer match.
• Group Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Self-Insured Short-Term Disability Benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wireless Phone/Services Stipend.

Ten law offices are based across the Northeast with a location in London as well. A fairly large group of knowledgeable attorneys comprise their legal practice. There are three core areas of practice. The firm has sixty years of professional law experience. Practice disciplines consist of litigation, transactional and business-industry. They're a member of ALFA International.