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.

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

What We're Looking For

• 3–5 years of litigation experience in casualty defense, premises liability, or environmental liability
• Active New York bar admission required; New Jersey bar admission a plus
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills
• Detail-oriented self-starter comfortable working in a fast-paced litigation environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $110,000–$125,000, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive health insurance
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• CLE reimbursement and bar registration fees covered
• Hybrid schedule (in-office and remote flexibility)