Associate Attorney

Ascendion; Clinton (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible work schedule

PTO

Vacation time

Job summary

A growing law firm in Clinton, Connecticut, is seeking an Associate Attorney with 1-4 years of experience specializing in insurance defense. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload from initial evaluation to resolution, conduct thorough legal research, and draft critical legal documents. A Juris Doctor degree and admission to practice law in Connecticut are required. The position offers a competitive salary of $100k-$120k, along with full benefits, flexible schedules, and vacation time.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a legal environment.
• 1+ years of insurance defense experience required.
• Must be admitted to practice law in Connecticut.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of insurance defense cases.
• Conduct legal and factual research for clients.
• Draft various legal documents supporting defense strategies.
• Handle written discovery and prepare witnesses.

Skills

Insurance defense experience

Legal research

Drafting legal documents

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

We are a growing firm, looking for an Associate Attorney to join our team. Specifically, we are looking for someone who has 1-4 years of experience, ideally with previous insurance defense experience.

Requirements:

• 1+ years of experience
• 1+ years of insurance defense experience
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in Connecticut

Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of insurance defense cases, from initial claim evaluation to final resolution.
• Conduct thorough legal and factual research, and develop effective defense strategies for clients.
• Draft various legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and briefs to support defense strategies.
• Handle written discovery, take and defend depositions, and prepare witnesses for these proceedings

The annual salary for this position is between 100k-120k. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Full Benefits offered - Medical, Dental, etc. Flexible work schedule + PTO + Vacation time