We are looking for an experienced Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney to join our civil litigation defense team in Hartford, Connecticut. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse range of cases, collaborate with skilled attorneys, and contribute to a supportive and detail-oriented environment. If you have a passion for providing exceptional client service and a strong background in litigation, we invite you to apply.
Responsibilities:
- Manage all stages of litigation, including drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, and preparing motions.
- Take and defend depositions to gather and present evidence effectively.
- Prepare legal documents such as motions, briefs, and discovery responses.
- Represent clients in court proceedings and communicate directly with them to understand case needs.
- Collaborate with colleagues and support staff to develop case strategies and ensure smooth case management.
- Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to build strong defenses and case arguments.
- Communicate in a detail-oriented manner with opposing counsel, clients, and the court regarding case updates and proceedings.
- Attend hearings, depositions, and trials as required to advocate for clients.
- Handle civil litigation defense matters across various areas, including general liability, personal injury, construction defect, commercial trucking, and employment law.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in Insurance Defense Litigation.
- Familiarity with employment law, construction defect, or commercial trucking law is a plus.
- Proven ability to draft motions, legal memoranda, and prepare for trial independently.
- Strong analytical and writing skills to manage complex legal issues effectively.
- Ability to handle cases independently from initiation to settlement or trial.
- Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in Connecticut (required).
- Licensure in other states is a plus but not mandatory.