Attorney

Milber Makris Plousadis Seiden; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental options

Vision options

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Short-Term Disability Options

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Plan

AFLAC

Pet Insurance

Continuing Legal Education

Job summary

Milber Makris Plousadis & Seiden, LLP seeks a Connecticut practicing defense attorney with 4–5+ years of insurance defense experience. The role offers remote or hybrid work with regular travel across Connecticut, including hearings, inspections, depositions, mediations, and trials.

Required qualifications include a J.D. from an ABA-accredited school and admission in good standing in CT. Excellent research, writing, and teamwork are essential for success in this dynamic firm.

Qualifications

• Licensed Connecticut attorney in good standing.
• 4–5+ years of insurance defense litigation experience.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload with partner oversight.
• Draft motions, pleadings, and discovery responses.
• Conduct and defend depositions; attend hearings and trials.
• Coordinate with experts and attend mediations.

Skills

Insurance defense

Legal research

Drafting motions

Depositions

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Milber Makris Plousadis & Seiden, LLP, a multistate full-service civil litigation defense firm and business partner to the insurance industry, is seeking a highly motivated Connecticut practicing defense attorney. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing, dynamic firm that offers a great working environment and potential for advancement. We are looking for the right candidate to join our team in a remote or hybrid work position. This role requires regular travel to various locations, including but not limited to, in person attendance at hearings, inspections, depositions, mediations, and trials throughout the state of Connecticut.

Seeking defense attorney with the following experience:

• Connecticut practicing lawyer with 4-5+ years' insurance defense litigation experience. New York admission a plus but not required.

Qualification requirements:

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in Connecticut and in good standing
• Exhibits an in-depth knowledge of Connecticut Court Rules and Procedures.
• Demonstrated excellence in research, writing, and legal analysis
• Strong work ethic and ability to manage caseload and work in a team environment
• Highly detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Extensive experience conducting and defending depositions, drafting and arguing substantive motions, attending hearings and trials

Duties and responsibilities of attorneys include but are not limited to:

• Managing caseload (with oversight by partners depending on experience level)
• Drafting motions, pleadings, and discovery responses
• Research and writing of memorandums
• Reporting to clients
• Attending hearings and court conferences
• Conducting and defending depositions
• Attending inspections
• Consulting with expert witnesses
• Attending mediations
• Trial preparation and trials

MMP&S Benefits Include:

Health Insurance, Health Savings Account, Dental options, Vision options, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Short-Term Disability Options, Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) Plan, AFLAC, Pet Insurance, Continuing Legal Education