Associate Attorney

Clausen Miller Pc; Connecticut; Remote; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

CLE reimbursement

Bar fees covered

Wellness benefits

Remote work

Job summary

Clausen Miller P.C. is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our Connecticut litigation team. You will work closely with a Senior Partner on a diverse caseload spanning casualty defense, premises liability, and environmental liability.

The role emphasizes drafting motions, taking depositions, and handling discovery in state court. The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of litigation experience, is admitted to the Connecticut bar, and demonstrates strong written and oral advocacy.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of litigation experience in casualty defense, premises liability or environmental liability.
• Active Connecticut bar admission required; New York and/or New Jersey bar admissions a plus.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
• Detail-oriented self-starter comfortable working in a fast-paced litigation environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, discovery demands and responses.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Manage discovery, including interrogatories and document review.
• Perform legal research and case analysis.
• Appear in Connecticut courts as needed.

Skills

Litigation experience

Advocacy skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Education

Connecticut Bar Admission

Job description

Clausen Miller P.C. is a nationally recognized insurance defense firm with decades of experience representing major insurers and self-insured clients across complex litigation matters. We're growing our Connecticut litigation team and looking for a motivated Associate Attorney to work closely with a Senior Partner on a diverse caseload spanning casualty defense, premises liability, and environmental liability.

What You'll Do

• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, discovery demands and responses
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Manage discovery, including interrogatories and document review
• Perform legal research and case analysis
• Appear in Connecticut courts as needed

What We're Looking For

• 2–5 years of litigation experience in casualty defense, premises liability or environmental liability
• Active Connecticut bar admission required; New York and/or New Jersey bar admissions a plus
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills
• Detail-oriented self-starter comfortable working in a fast-paced litigation environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $105,000–$125,000, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive health insurance
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• CLE reimbursement and bar registration fees covered
• Wellness benefits
• Fully remote schedule