Remote Civil Defense Litigation Associate

Jobot; Torrington (CT); Remote; USD 135,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a licensed attorney with strong civil litigation defense experience for a fully remote role serving clients in a CT bar jurisdiction. The position emphasizes defense work for insurers and businesses across civil matters, with expectations to manage a complete caseload remotely while maintaining high professional standards.

You will handle depositions, pleadings, discovery, and motions, and collaborate with a team to drive favorable outcomes for clients in a flexible, remotely

Qualifications

• 3+ years of civil litigation defense experience.
• Background in insurance defense, general liability, or comparable litigation work.
• Strong experience with deposition practice, discovery, and motion work.
• Trial experience or meaningful exposure to trial preparation strongly preferred.
• Ability to independently manage a full caseload in a remote setting.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of civil litigation defense matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Appear for hearings, conferences, mediations, and other proceedings (remote and in-person as required).
• Prepare matters for trial and assist with or lead trial efforts where applicable.
• Communicate directly with clients, carriers, opposing counsel, and the courts.
• Develop case strategy and evaluate liability, damages, and risk exposure.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff across a remote environment.

Skills

Civil litigation defense

Insurance defense

Deposition practice

Discovery

Motion practice

Remote caseload management

Job description

Jobot is seeking a licensed attorney with strong civil litigation defense experience for a fully remote role serving clients in a CT bar jurisdiction. The position emphasizes defense work for insurers and businesses across civil matters, with expectations to manage a complete caseload remotely while maintaining high professional standards.

You will handle depositions, pleadings, discovery, and motions, and collaborate with a team to drive favorable outcomes for clients in a flexible, remotely