Remote Civil Litigation Defense Attorney

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

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a civil litigation defense attorney with 3+ years of experience to join our fully remote litigation team. This role emphasizes managing cases independently while staying connected to a collaborative group of litigators.

We defend general civil matters for businesses, insurers, and individuals across a range of practice areas, with trial experience valued. Active Connecticut Bar admission or ability to waive in is required; additional bar admissions are a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of civil litigation defense experience.
• Background in insurance defense, general liability, or comparable litigation work.
• Strong deposition practice, discovery, and motion work.
• Trial experience or meaningful exposure to trial preparation 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.

Job description

Jobot is seeking a civil litigation defense attorney with 3+ years of experience to join our fully remote litigation team. This role emphasizes managing cases independently while staying connected to a collaborative group of litigators.

We defend general civil matters for businesses, insurers, and individuals across a range of practice areas, with trial experience valued. Active Connecticut Bar admission or ability to waive in is required; additional bar admissions are a plus.