Litigation Attorney

We are looking for an experienced Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney to join our civil litigation defense team in Hartford, Connecticut. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse range of cases, collaborate with skilled attorneys, and contribute to a supportive and detail-oriented environment. If you have a passion for providing exceptional client service and a strong background in litigation, we invite you to apply.Responsibilities:• Manage all stages of litigation, including drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, and preparing motions.• Take and defend depositions to gather and present evidence effectively.• Prepare legal documents such as motions, briefs, and discovery responses.• Represent clients in court proceedings and communicate directly with them to understand case needs.• Collaborate with colleagues and support staff to develop case strategies and ensure smooth case management.• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to build strong defenses and case arguments.• Communicate in a detail-oriented manner with opposing counsel, clients, and the court regarding case updates and proceedings.• Attend hearings, depositions, and trials as required to advocate for clients.• Handle civil litigation defense matters across various areas, including general liability, personal injury, construction defect, commercial trucking, and employment law.• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Insurance Defense Litigation.• Familiarity with employment law, construction defect, or commercial trucking law is a plus.• Proven ability to draft motions, legal memoranda, and prepare for trial independently.• Strong analytical and writing skills to manage complex legal issues effectively.• Ability to handle cases independently from initiation to settlement or trial.• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.• Active license to practice law in Connecticut (required).• Must be commutable to CT courts• Licensure in other states is a plus but not mandatory.