Insurance Defense Attorney - Lead Your Litigation Practice

gpac; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac seeks a dedicated Attorney for its Hartford, Connecticut office to handle a diversified insurance defense and general litigation docket. The role demands ownership of cases, collaboration with seasoned attorneys, and timely client communication.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of litigation experience, is admitted to the Connecticut bar, and is comfortable handling a broad range of motions, discovery, and court appearances.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation experience.
• Admission to practice law in Connecticut.
• Federal Court admission is a plus.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience with LexisNexis and/or Westlaw.
• Experience with hourly billing and timekeeping.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage insurance defense and general litigation matters throughout all phases of litigation.
• Draft and respond to complaints, pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and analysis using LexisNexis and/or Westlaw.
• Handle written discovery and assist with all aspects of discovery.
• Attend and defend depositions as necessary.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, including motion practice, hearings, pretrial conferences, and mediations.
• Negotiate settlements and assist with case resolution.
• Prepare for and conduct jury or bench trials, as necessary, in conjunction with the managing attorney.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other parties.
• Work closely with experienced paralegals to effectively manage cases.
• Maintain accurate timekeeping and meet hourly billing requirements.
• Prioritize multiple matters while maintaining strong attention to detail.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Timekeeping

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Admission to Connecticut Bar

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Microsoft Office

Job description

gpac seeks a dedicated Attorney for its Hartford, Connecticut office to handle a diversified insurance defense and general litigation docket. The role demands ownership of cases, collaboration with seasoned attorneys, and timely client communication.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of litigation experience, is admitted to the Connecticut bar, and is comfortable handling a broad range of motions, discovery, and court appearances.