What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney - Insurance Defense position at Ascendion?
We are working with a Regional Insurance Defense Law Firm, looking for an Associate Attorney to join their team. Specifically, they are looking for someone who has 2 years experience. This role is hybrid.
Requirements:
2 years of experience
Previous insurance defense experience
Previous experience in either; medmal, products liability, premises liability, etc.
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Admitted to practice law in CT
Responsibilities:
Manage a caseload of insurance defense cases, from initial claim evaluation to final resolution.
Conduct thorough legal and factual research, and develop effective defense strategies for clients.
Draft various legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and briefs to support defense strategies.
Handle written discovery, take and defend depositions, and prepare witnesses for these proceedings
The annual salary for this position is between 150k-180k. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Full Benefits offered - Medical, Dental, etc. Flexible work schedule PTO Vacation time