Remote Civil Litigation Defense Attorney — 3+ Years

Jobot; Brattleboro (VT); Remote; USD 135,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot seeks a civil litigation defense attorney with at least 3 years of experience to join our fully remote litigation team serving NH/VT bar admissions. The role emphasizes managing cases independently within a collaborative group, handling defense matters across insurance defense and general liability, and advancing to trial-ready status.

We value strong advocacy, the ability to handle depositions and discovery, and a proactive approach to risk assessment while providing mentorship and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of civil litigation defense experience.
• Experience in insurance defense, general liability, or similar litigation work.
• Strong background in depositions, discovery, and motion practice.
• Trial experience or meaningful trial exposure strongly preferred.
• Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload.
• 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 needed).
• Prepare cases 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 analyze liability, damages, and risk exposure.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff in a remote team environment.

Skills

Civil litigation

Insurance defense

Depositions

Trial experience

Motions practice

Remote collaboration

Job description

Jobot seeks a civil litigation defense attorney with at least 3 years of experience to join our fully remote litigation team serving NH/VT bar admissions. The role emphasizes managing cases independently within a collaborative group, handling defense matters across insurance defense and general liability, and advancing to trial-ready status.

We value strong advocacy, the ability to handle depositions and discovery, and a proactive approach to risk assessment while providing mentorship and