Associate Attorney

About the role

Clausen Miller P.C. is a nationally recognized insurance defense firm with decades of experience representing major insurers and self-insured clients across complex litigation matters. We're growing our New York litigation team and looking for a motivated Associate Attorney to work closely with a Senior Partner on a diverse caseload spanning casualty defense, premises liability, and environmental liability. This is a hands-on role from day one — you'll be taking depositions, making court appearances, and building your litigation skills within a collaborative, well-resourced team.

Responsibilities

• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, discovery demands, and responses
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Manage discovery, including interrogatories and document review
• Perform legal research and case analysis
• Appear in New York courts as needed

Requirements

3–5 years of litigation experience in casualty defense, premises liability, or environmental liability

Qualifications

Active New York bar admission required; New Jersey bar admission a plus

Skills

• Strong written and oral advocacy skills
• Detail-oriented self-starter comfortable working in a fast-paced litigation environment

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• CLE reimbursement and bar registration fees covered

Pay

Salary: $110,000–$125,000, commensurate with experience

Schedule

Hybrid schedule (in-office and remote flexibility)