Legal Counsel & Legal Support·Confirmed live in the last 24 hours·
Full-timeHartford, CT, USA$105k - $125k
About the Job
Requirements
The candidate must have 2–5 years of litigation experience in casualty defense, premises liability, or environmental liability.
Active Connecticut bar admission is required.
The candidate should have strong written and oral advocacy skills.
The candidate should be detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced litigation environment.
Responsibilities
Draft and argue motions, pleadings, discovery demands, and responses.
Conduct and defend depositions.
Manage discovery, including interrogatories and document review.
Perform legal research and case analysis.
Appear in Connecticut courts as needed.
Desired Qualifications
New York and/or New Jersey bar admissions are a plus.
Clausen Miller P.C. is a nationally recognized insurance defense firm with decades of experience representing major insurers and self-insured clients across complex litigation matters. We're growing our Connecticut litigation team and looking for a motivated Associate Attorney to work closely with a Senior Partner on a diverse caseload spanning casualty defense, premises liability, and environmental liability.
This is a hands-on role from day one — you'll be taking depositions, making court appearances, and building your litigation skills within a collaborative, well-resourced team.
What You'll Do
Draft and argue motions, pleadings, discovery demands and responses
Conduct and defend depositions
Manage discovery, including interrogatories and document review
Perform legal research and case analysis
Appear in Connecticut courts as needed
What We're Looking For
2–5 years of litigation experience in casualty defense, premises liability or environmental liability
Active Connecticut bar admission required; New York and/or New Jersey bar admissions a plus
Strong written and oral advocacy skills
Detail-oriented self-starter comfortable working in a fast-paced litigation environment
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $105,000–$125,000, commensurate with experience
Comprehensive health insurance
401(k)
Life insurance
CLE reimbursement and bar registration fees covered