Insurance Coverage & Litigation Associate - Oak Ridge Legal Search LLC

We are working with a national insurance coverage law firm with offices in Northeast, Florida, and California seeking Associates with at least four years of litigation experience for their office located in the Greater Bridgeport, CT area. For the candidates with the requisite experience, the firm will consider a Senior Associate or Of Counsel title.

The firm represents policyholders in insurance coverage disputes and represents a broad range of clients including non-profit institutions, universities, hospitals, municipalities, utilities, small companies, international corporations, and individuals.

The ideal candidates will have experience litigating complex insurance claims, analyzing and drafting insurance policy language, and/or providing insurance coverage opinions. In addition, they will have significant State or Federal court litigation experience, including drafting pleadings, briefs, and motions; taking depositions; managing discovery; conducting legal research; appearing at court; and preparing for trial. The firm will consider candidates with defense sided insurance coverage/litigation experience that are interested in transitioning to a policyholder-based practice. Admission to the CT Bar is required. Admission to the NY or NJ Bar is a plus but not required.

The firm offers a competitive base salary based on experience ($135K - $175K), bonus eligibility, a wide range of benefits, a collegial and collaborative environment, a hybrid work schedule, advancement opportunities, and additional perks. The firm also prioritizes retention and engagement, offers social opportunities, encourages professional growth, and is Mansfield Rule Certified.

For consideration, please provide your resume, law school transcript, and two writing samples (preferably not edited by others).

Oak Ridge Legal Search and the clients we work with are equal opportunity employers and provide equal opportunity to qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws. If a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.