Attorney Litigation and Insurance Defense

BCG Attorney Search; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Matching SIMPLE IRA

Bar association membership

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an attorney with 0-4 years of experience to join a Cheshire, CT law firm. The successful candidate will handle insurance defense and general civil litigation, working with partners to develop strategies and deliver solutions that minimize client exposure.

Requirements include a JD from an accredited law school and admission to practice in Connecticut (or awaiting). Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills, plus the ability to work independently in a

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in Connecticut, or awaiting admission.
• 0–4 years of litigation experience; insurance defense a plus.
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of insurance defense and general civil litigation files from inception to resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct legal research and provide early evaluation of liability and damages.
• Attend court appearances, hearings, and depositions.
• Resolve matters through dispositive motions, negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and trial.
• Maintain proactive and transparent communication with clients, claims professionals, and adjusters.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing abilities

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a motivated Attorney with 0-4 years of experience to join their team in Cheshire, CT. The successful candidate will manage a caseload of insurance defense and general civil litigation matters, working closely with partners to develop strategies and deliver solutions that minimize client exposure.

Duties

• Manage a caseload of insurance defense and general civil litigation files from inception to resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct legal research and provide early evaluation of liability and damages.
• Attend court appearances, hearings, and depositions.
• Resolve matters through dispositive motions, negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and trial.
• Maintain proactive and transparent communication with clients, claims professionals, and adjusters.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in Connecticut, or awaiting admission.
• 0-4 years of litigation experience (insurance defense experience is a plus).
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Admitted to practice in Connecticut, or awaiting admission.

Skills

• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Matching SIMPLE IRA.
• Bar association membership.