Senior Associate Attorney

Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C.; Trumbull (CT); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading law firm in Connecticut is seeking a Senior Associate / Of Counsel with over 4 years of litigation experience in insurance claims. The role offers competitive compensation, mentorship, and opportunities for advancement, including potential partnership. Candidates should possess strong problem-solving abilities and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of State and/or Federal court litigation experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility to work in a highly collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Litigate complex insurance claims.
• Draft pleadings and take depositions.
• Advise clients on insurance coverage issues.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Organization

Time management

Project management

Job description

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Base pay range

$160,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

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Saxe Doernberger & Vita, a national insurance coverage law firm with offices in Trumbull, Connecticut, is seeking a Senior Associate / Of Counsel with 4+ years of experience litigating complex insurance claims.

We are among the elite law firms in the country solely representing policyholders in insurance coverage disputes. We advise our clients on all manner of insurance coverage issues including policy placements, renewals, drafting policy language, contractual risk transfer and claims. We also litigate coverage disputes between our clients and insurance carriers.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation.
• Work-life balance.
• Strong mentorship and training programs.
• Transparent, merit-based compensation formula and promotion system.
• Opportunity for advancement to partner and ownership.
• Development and maintenance of direct client relationships is fostered and encouraged.

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of State and / or Federal court litigation experience, including drafting pleadings, taking depositions and motion practice.
• High intelligence, problem solving abilities and creativity.
• Personal responsibility, strong work ethic and commitment to firm’s clients.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility to work in a highly collaborative team environment.
• Strong organization, time management, project management and matter management skills.
• Prior experience with insurance coverage or construction litigation are a plus.

Compensation for the Senior Associate position is made up of a base salary plus a billable hour or a percentage of collections bonus. Estimated total compensation for this role can be in upwards of $250K.

Hybrid arrangements available based on demonstrated ability, but not fully remote.

Firm clients are located nationally. Travel would be required for litigation work.

If this opportunity interests you, and you meet all of the above requirements, please forward a cover letter (including salary requirements), resume and a writing sample to [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Insurance, Law Practice, and Legal Services

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Medical insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Vision insurance

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