Early Career Trial Attorney (Hybrid)

Step into the courtroom and help shape the future of insurance defense litigation! As an Early Career Trial Attorney with An American Insurance Company's Client Legal Services team, you'll defend insured clients and the company in bodily injury, property damage, and general liability cases. You'll gain hands-on litigation experience through trials, arbitrations, and mediations, while also counseling internal clients and staying ahead of new legal developments. This is a dynamic role designed to provide real courtroom advocacy and strong mentorship to early-career attorneys building their trial practice.

Key Responsibilities 

• Manage all aspects of insurance defense litigation from case inception to verdict, including initial case assessment, discovery, depositions, motion practice, pre-trial negotiations, courtroom advocacy, and post-trial motions to ensure favorable outcomes for clients. 
• Gather and organize documents, evidence, and legal research for cases, including preparation for hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions. 
• Conduct legal research on relevant laws, regulations, and case precedents; prepare summaries and reports. 
• Prepare and draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other legal documents. 
• Interview clients and witnesses, as well as drafting summaries of their statements and maintaining communication records. 
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and other legal proceedings to observe and assist as needed; may represent the company or clients in routine matters. 
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations and assist in updating the legal team on potential impacts to ongoing cases. 
• Participate in training sessions and mentorship programs to develop legal skills and gain exposure to more complex legal work. 

Education 
Juris Doctorate and active membership in good standing with the Connecticut State Bar.

Minimum Requirements 

• Seeking candidates with entry-level to early career experience in trial advocacy
• Successful completion of courses focused on legal research, writing, and analysis, demonstrating the ability to conduct thorough legal research and draft clear, well-structured legal documents. 
• Demonstrates strong time management skills, effectively balancing multiple tasks and deadlines. 
• Capable of organizing case files, managing legal documents, and understanding the discovery process. 
• Skilled in communicating with clients, preparing summaries, and maintaining records of interactions. 
• Well-versed in legal ethics and the standards of professional conduct. 
• Equipped with fundamental negotiation techniques and strategies for client interactions and settlement discussions. 
• Must be commutable distance to courthouses throughout Connecticut, primarily New Haven, Bridgeport, and Waterbury .

Skills:
Client Documentation, Collaborative Development, Evidence Gathering, Legal Document Preparation, Legal Documents, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Team Player, Torts