Insurance Defense Attorney

Ascendion; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits including Medical and Dental

Flexible work schedule

Paid time off

Vacation time

Job summary

A growing legal firm is looking for an experienced Insurance Defense Attorney to join their Hartford office. The role requires 3+ years of experience, especially in insurance defense, along with a Juris Doctor degree and admission to the Bar in Connecticut. The attorney will manage caseloads, conduct legal research, and draft legal documents. Benefits include a flexible work schedule, medical, dental, and PTO. The position is full-time, offering a competitive salary between $140,000 and $170,000.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an attorney.
• Admitted to practice law in Connecticut.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of insurance defense cases.
• Conduct legal and factual research.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Take and defend depositions.

Skills

Insurance defense experience

Legal research

Drafting legal documents

Deposition handling

Education

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Description

We are a growing firm, looking for an Insurance Defense Attorney to join our team. Specifically, we are looking for someone who has 3+ years of experience, with previous deposition and premises liability experience.

Base pay range: $140,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience
• 2+ years of insurance defense experience
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice law in Connecticut

Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of insurance defense cases, from initial claim evaluation to final resolution.
• Conduct thorough legal and factual research, and develop effective defense strategies for clients.
• Draft various legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and briefs to support defense strategies.
• Handle written discovery, take and defend depositions, and prepare witnesses for these proceedings.

Benefits: Full benefits offered – Medical, Dental, etc. Flexible work schedule + PTO + Vacation time.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Legal. Industries: Legal Services.