Milber Makris Plousadis & Seiden, LLP, a multistate full-service civil litigation defense firm and business partner to the insurance industry, is seeking a highly motivated Connecticut practicing defense attorney. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing, dynamic firm that offers a great working environment and potential for advancement. We are looking for the right candidate to join our team in a remote or hybrid work position. This role requires regular travel to various locations, including but not limited to, in person attendance at hearings, inspections, depositions, mediations, and trials throughout the state of Connecticut.
Seeking defense attorney with the following experience:
- Connecticut practicing lawyer with 4-5+ years' insurance defense litigation experience. New York admission a plus but not required.
Qualification requirements:
- J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in Connecticut and in good standing
- Exhibits an in-depth knowledge of Connecticut Court Rules and Procedures.
- Demonstrated excellence in research, writing, and legal analysis
- Strong work ethic and ability to manage caseload and work in a team environment
- Highly detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Extensive experience conducting and defending depositions, drafting and arguing substantive motions, attending hearings and trials
Duties and responsibilities of attorneys include but are not limited to:
- Managing caseload (with oversight by partners depending on experience level)
- Drafting motions, pleadings, and discovery responses
- Research and writing of memorandums
- Reporting to clients
- Attending hearings and court conferences
- Conducting and defending depositions
- Attending inspections
- Consulting with expert witnesses
- Attending mediations
- Trial preparation and trials
MMP&S Benefits Include:
Health Insurance, Health Savings Account, Dental options, Vision options, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Short-Term Disability Options, Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) Plan, AFLAC, Pet Insurance, Continuing Legal Education
*Salary commensurate with experience
*Bonus Opportunities
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- insurance defense litigation: 4 years (Preferred)
- civil litigation defense: 4 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Work Location: Remote
