Counsel - Liability (Insurance Defense)

Location: CT - Hamden, United States; regular attendance at court events, depositions, trials, and other appointments is required, with travel as needed.

Annual base salary: $106,300–$175,400, plus eligibility for performance-based cash incentive awards.

Company

hirify.global is a property and casualty insurance company with a national legal organization and a local client-service focus.

What you will do

• Handle a caseload of predominantly low- to moderate-complexity insurance defense litigation from inception through trial and appeal.
• Develop litigation strategies, try cases to verdict, and negotiate resolutions.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Attend and independently handle court events, depositions, trials, hearings, and dispositive motion arguments.
• Provide case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and claim partners.
• Advise and train claim partners and clients while building strong internal and external relationships.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent international legal degree from an accredited law school.
• At least 2 years of experience as a practicing attorney; 3+ years of insurance defense litigation experience is preferred for the role.
• Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) where representation is required.
• Experience independently handling cases through trial or hearing and appeal, including depositions and other court proceedings.
• Strong legal research, writing, oral advocacy, communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to travel to required meetings and proceedings; a valid driver's license may be required depending on location.

Culture & Benefits

• Health insurance for employees and eligible family members from the first day of employment.
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) matching on the first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum, plus a hirify.global-funded pension plan.
• Student loan support through the Paying it Forward Savings Program.
• At least 20 days of paid time off annually and nine paid company holidays.
• Wellness resources, mental health counseling, health coaching, and caregiving support.
• Volunteer and charitable giving programs with matching and rewards.