Remote Insurance Defense Associate — Connecticut

Distinct | North America; Connecticut; Remote; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinct | North America is seeking an Insurance Defense Associate based in Connecticut for a remote, full-time position. You will manage a varied caseload from inception to resolution, with opportunities to gain courtroom experience and progress toward partnership.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of insurance defense litigation, CT Bar admission, and experience handling cases from start to finish, including depositions, hearings, and settlements.

Qualifications

• Connecticut Bar admission is essential.
• 4+ years of insurance defense litigation experience.
• Ability to independently manage cases from inception to resolution.
• Trial experience and ability to handle substantive litigation.
• Experience with premises liability, professional liability, motor vehicle, or construction matters.
• Additional admission in NY/NJ/PA is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own insurance defense caseload from initial investigation through to settlement or trial.
• Handle litigation involving premises liability, professional liability, motor vehicle, construction, and related matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other litigation documents.
• Taking and defending depositions, attending hearings, and representing clients in court.
• Provide regular updates to clients and insurers; develop litigation strategies.
• Grow courtroom exposure and progress toward partnership.

Skills

Insurance defense experience

Trial experience

Communication skills

Organization

Case management

Premises liability

Professional liability

Motor vehicle

Construction

Education

Connecticut Bar admission

Job description

Distinct | North America is seeking an Insurance Defense Associate based in Connecticut for a remote, full-time position. You will manage a varied caseload from inception to resolution, with opportunities to gain courtroom experience and progress toward partnership.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of insurance defense litigation, CT Bar admission, and experience handling cases from start to finish, including depositions, hearings, and settlements.