Associate Attorney

Clausen Miller; Greenwich (CT); Remote; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

CLE reimbursement and bar registration

Wellness benefits

Fully remote schedule

Job summary

Clausen Miller P.C. in Connecticut is seeking an Associate Attorney to work closely with a Senior Partner on a diverse docket spanning casualty defense, premises liability, and environmental liability.

This is a hands-on role from day one—you'll take depositions, make court appearances, and build your litigation skills within a collaborative, well-resourced team. WhatYou'llDo includes drafting and arguing motions, conducting depositions, managing discovery, and performing legal research.

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

Bar admission CT

Written advocacy

Oral advocacy

Detail-oriented

Fast-paced environment

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.

This is a hands-on role from day one — you'll be taking depositions, making court appearances, and building your litigation skills within a collaborative, well-resourced team.

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
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