Attorney III

Chubb's Connecticut House Counsel firm, Musco & Iassogna, is seeking an experience and skilled litigation attorney licensed in both Connecticut & Massachusetts  for a casualty attorney position. This Casualty Attorney will handle a caseload of the firm's matters in State and Federal Courts in both states. this attorney will be responsible for defending Chubb Insureds in a variety of litigation, including, insurance defense, casualty defense, premises, auto, commercial litigation, products liability, and general negligence.  Specific duties will include trial work, conducting and defending depositions, engaging in all pre-trial discovery, drafting pleadings, engaging in motion practice, legal research, negotiating settlements, attending mediations, arbitrations and court hearings, generating formal reports and evaluation analysis on assigned cases. This position includes expanding and marketing the Massachusetts Casualty practice for Chubb House Counsel.  

A successful candidate must be an attorney licensed to practice before Connecticut and Massachusetts state and federal courts, should ideally possess 10+  years of demonstrated success in litigation a wide range of tort matters, and should possess the professional stature and business acumen needed to be a productive member of the firm.  The successful candidate should also possess:

• Expertise in litigation premises liability, motor vehicle liability, products liability, municipal liability, contractual indemnity, wrong death and complex medical and economic damages. 
• Enthusiasm and aptitude for trying cases to a jury, with demonstrated successful trial experience preferred. 
• Knowledge of Connecticut (CT) and Massachusetts (MA) State and Federal Courts procedural law, pleading, discovery, motion practice, and pretrial techniques and strategies. 
• Advanced oral and written advocacy skills, with a demonstrated track record of summary judgment and/or appellate success.
• Knowledge of the substantive law applicable to CT and MA tort defense litigation, with advanced analytical skills needed to address complex legal issues.
• Commitment to communicated effectively and strategically with clients regarding litigated matters, including consistent adherence to time-sensitive formal reporting requirements.
• Commitment, enthusiasm, and skills necessary to provide excellent customer service to clients, Claim Department customers, and internal customers within the firm.
• Technological savvy needed to thrive as a litigator in a digital environment. 
• Commitment to teamwork and ability to work effectively with other as needed to advance the firm's business.
• Ability to work independently, efficiently, and carefully in a high volume environment. 
• Excellent time management, organization, and attention to detail.