Civil Litigation Attorney – Insurance Defense

Orion Placement; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement in Hartford, CT is seeking an attorney to join a collaborative civil litigation team focused on insurance defense and client advocacy. You will work on diverse matters, develop strategy, draft key documents, and engage in depositions, hearings, and negotiations.

The role offers mentorship, opportunities for growth, and a pathway to take on increasing responsibilities within a supportive firm culture.

Qualifications

• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Admitted to the Connecticut Bar is required.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in a broad range of civil litigation and insurance defense matters.
• Develop case strategies and manage litigation matters with guidance and responsibility appropriate to your experience.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other essential legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and analyze complex legal issues to support effective case strategies.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders throughout the litigation process.
• Collaborate with fellow attorneys and support staff to deliver timely, high-quality legal representation.
• Build your litigation skills while taking on increasingly sophisticated work and responsibilities.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Pay: $95,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Build a rewarding litigation career with a collaborative team that values strong advocacy, professional growth, and meaningful client relationships.
• Work on diverse civil litigation and insurance defense matters that keep your practice engaging and intellectually challenging.
• Gain hands-on experience in litigation strategy, depositions, discovery, negotiations, and courtroom advocacy.
• Enjoy opportunities for greater responsibility, professional development, and long-term career advancement.
• Join a welcoming environment where attorneys at different career stages can contribute, learn, and thrive.
• Take advantage of competitive compensation that recognizes your experience, capabilities, and contributions.
• Work alongside experienced litigators who value teamwork, practical solutions, and delivering excellent results.

Location: Hartford, CT. This is a primarily on-site opportunity offering valuable in-person collaboration, mentorship, and direct engagement with our litigation team. For the right candidate, we may consider a flexible hybrid arrangement of one or two remote days per week.

Note: Candidates must be admitted to the Connecticut Bar. We welcome attorneys at all experience levels, including newly licensed attorneys and seasoned litigators. Civil litigation experience is highly valued, and candidates with insurance defense backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are a collaborative civil litigation law firm dedicated to delivering thoughtful, effective representation to insurers, businesses, and individuals. Our attorneys work together to develop smart legal strategies, solve challenging problems, and achieve meaningful outcomes for our clients. We believe great legal work comes from teamwork, professional integrity, and giving our attorneys opportunities to grow.

Job Description

• Represent clients in a broad range of civil litigation and insurance defense matters.
• Develop case strategies and manage litigation matters with guidance and responsibility appropriate to your experience.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other essential legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and analyze complex legal issues to support effective case strategies.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders throughout the litigation process.
• Collaborate with fellow attorneys and support staff to deliver timely, high-quality legal representation.
• Build your litigation skills while taking on increasingly sophisticated work and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to the Connecticut Bar is required.
• Attorneys at all career levels are encouraged to apply.
• 1+ years of civil litigation experience is preferred but not required.
• Insurance defense, general liability defense, or related litigation experience is a plus.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage priorities, collaborate effectively, and advocate confidently for clients.
• Experience in private practice, solo practice, or an in-house legal department will be considered.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• You'll be part of a supportive legal team where collaboration and professional respect are central to our success.
• You'll work on meaningful cases that strengthen your litigation experience and professional judgment.
• You'll have opportunities to learn from experienced attorneys while developing your own approach to advocacy.
• You'll enjoy a variety of cases, responsibilities, and opportunities to make a visible contribution.
• You'll join a practice that values practical thinking, strong client relationships, and continuous professional development.
• You'll have room to grow whether you're beginning your legal career or bringing substantial litigation experience to the team.

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Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance