Litigation Attorney - Insurance Defense

Ascendion; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Flexible work schedule

PTO

Vacation time

Job summary

Ascendion is seeking a Litigation Attorney with at least 3 years of experience in insurance defense, specifically in Premises and General Liability. The successful candidate will manage a caseload from claim evaluation to resolution, conduct legal research, and draft necessary documents. The role also includes handling depositions and preparing witnesses. An annual salary of $140,000 to $180,000 is offered along with comprehensive benefits, flexible work schedule, and vacation time.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in litigation.
• 2+ years of insurance defense experience.
• Strong understanding of legal strategies and processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of insurance defense cases from initial evaluation to resolution.
• Conduct thorough legal and factual research.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and briefs.
• Handle written discovery and prepare witnesses.

Skills

Experience in Premises Liability

General Liability expertise

Legal research skills

Drafting legal documents

Education

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

Admitted to practice law in Connecticut

Job description

We are working with an Award Winning Insurance Defense Firm, looking for a Litigation Attorney to join their team. Specifically, they are looking for someone who has 3+ years of experience, with previous Premises Liability, General Liability experience.

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

The annual salary for this position is between 140k-180k. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Full Benefits offered - Medical, Dental, etc. Flexible work schedule + PTO + Vacation time