General Liability Attorney

Jobot; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Sign-on bonus

Hybrid schedule

401(k) + Matching

Vacation & holidays

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Litigation Associate with 2-7 years of experience to join our team across Boston, Worcester, or Hartford. The ideal candidate will be admitted to Massachusetts and/or Connecticut, with strong academics and a focus on civil litigation defense.

The role offers exposure to diverse matters including construction, premises, liquor liability, trucking, and product liability, with mentorship and opportunities for trial experience in a collaborative, mid-sized platform.

Qualifications

• 2-7 years of litigation experience.
• Admitted to practice law in Massachusetts and/or Connecticut.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Experience in insurance defense, general liability, product liability, or related civil litigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Construction losses
• Liquor liability
• Premises liability
• Trucking accidents
• Product liability matters
• Gain meaningful courtroom and deposition experience
• Participate in trial preparation and assist with trial strategy
• Take and defend depositions
• Work directly with experts
• Attend site inspections
• Draft, argue, and respond to motions
• Receive ongoing mentorship, skills training, and shadowing opportunities
• Benefit from real-time coaching on: client communication, discovery strategy, motion practice, courtroom advocacy

Skills

Litigation experience

Massachusetts Bar

Connecticut Bar

Civil litigation defense

Education

Admission to practice MA/CT

Job description

Job details

Salary: $110,000 - $170,000 per year

A law firm is seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Attorney for their Worcester, MA, Hartford Connecticut or Boston MA offices.

A bit about us

Our client is a well-established and highly respected insurance defense and civil litigation firm with a strong footprint throughout the Northeast, representing insurers, businesses, municipalities, and other institutional clients in complex litigation matters. With multiple offices across key markets including Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, New York, and Maine, the firm offers broad regional reach paired with the feel of a collaborative, mid-sized platform. Their practice spans insurance defense, coverage and bad faith, general liability, construction litigation, transportation, professional liability, employment litigation, product liability, catastrophic injury, and other high-exposure civil matters. Known for sophisticated casework, strong trial talent, and a client base that includes national insurers and businesses, this is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking meaningful hands-on litigation experience, mentorship, and long-term growth within a respected defense platform.

Why join us

• Great benefits (health, dental, Aflac products)
• Sign-on bonus
• Hybrid work schedule
• 401(k) + Matching
• Generous vacation, sick days, holidays

Job Details

Our client is seeking a Litigation Associate with 2-7 years of experience to join its team in Boston, Worcester, or Hartford. This is an excellent opportunity for an associate looking to gain meaningful courtroom and deposition experience while handling a sophisticated and varied litigation caseload.

The ideal candidate will be admitted to practice in Massachusetts and/or Connecticut, depending on office location, with strong academic credentials and a genuine interest in civil litigation defense.

Responsibilities

• Construction losses
• Liquor liability
• Premises liability
• Trucking accidents
• Product liability matters
• Gain meaningful courtroom and deposition experience
• Participate in trial preparation and assist with trial strategy
• Take and defend depositions
• Work directly with experts
• Attend site inspections
• Draft, argue, and respond to motions
• Receive ongoing mentorship, skills training, and shadowing opportunities
• Benefit from real-time coaching on:
• Client communication
• Discovery strategy
• Motion practice
• Courtroom advocacy

Qualifications

• 2-7 years of litigation experience
• Admitted to practice law in Massachusetts and/or Connecticut
• Strong academic credentials
• Experience in insurance defense, general liability, product liability, construction litigation, or related civil litigation preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Admission in multiple states or willingness to gain additional bar admission
• Strong deposition and motion practice experienceInterest in long-term litigation growth and courtroom development

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