Associate Attorney

Clausen Miller P.C.; Hartford (CT); Remote; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

CLE reimbursement and bar registration

Wellness benefits

Fully remote schedule

Job summary

Clausen Miller P.C. is a nationally recognized insurance defense firm growing its Connecticut litigation team.

We seek an 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, with opportunities to take depositions, appear in court, and build litigation skills within a collaborative, well-resourced team.

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

Detail-oriented

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