Associate Attorney with 2+ years of experience in litigating insurance defense cases

A law firm in White Plains is seeking an Associate Attorney with 2+ years of experience in litigating insurance defense cases in Connecticut State Courts. The ideal candidate must be admitted to practice in Connecticut, with strong organizational, time management, writing, and interpersonal skills. A dual license to practice in New York is considered a plus.

Duties:

• Handle insurance defense cases in Connecticut State Courts.
• Conduct depositions, hearings, and other court proceedings.
• Perform legal research and analysis.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and courts.
• Manage case files and deadlines.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and support staff.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to clients.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice in Connecticut.
• 2+ years of experience litigating insurance defense cases in Connecticut State Courts.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent writing and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Dual license to practice in New York is a plus.

Education:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Admission to practice in Connecticut.

Skills:

• Litigation experience in insurance defense cases.
• Legal research and writing proficiency.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Case management and deadline management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Dual licensure in New York (preferred).

In Upstate New York, this law firm has built a foundation of litigation. Their strong reputation comes from the availability they have to their clients all in the practice of, appraiser matters, auto litigation, coverage opinion, first party defense, real estate broker, premises liability, property loss, and subrogation. A broad range of life experience matches them with the diverse clients that they serve.