Associate Attorney

Law Office of Thomas J Hackney LLC; Avon (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development

Job summary

Law Office of Thomas J Hackney LLC seeks an Associate Attorney to provide legal counsel, perform research, draft documents, and maintain files. This role supports growth within the firm and offers opportunities to develop expertise across a national litigation landscape.

The Associate Attorney will manage nationwide files, liaise with local counsel and carrier clients, and handle briefs, motions, and other submissions while maintaining meticulous client records.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and bar exam (or bar exam pending).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to best serve clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage a network of national litigated files.
• Act as intermediary between local counsel and national insurance carrier clients.
• Prepare contracts, briefs, motions, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research.
• Provide legal counsel in conjunction with senior associates.
• Negotiate on behalf of clients.
• Maintain detailed and accurate client records.
• No billable hour requirement.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Negotiation

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Bar exam

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development

Job Summary

We are seeking an Associate Attorney to join our law firm. In this role, you will provide legal counsel, perform legal research, draft documents, and update and maintain files. This position is ideal for someone seeking to develop and grow in their law career.

Responsibilities

• Manage a network of national litigated files
• Work as intermediary between local counsel in the jurisdiction and our national insurance carrier clients
• Prepare contracts, briefs, motions, and other legal documents
• Conduct legal research
• Provide legal counsel in conjunction with senior associates
• Negotiate on behalf of clients
• Maintain detailed and accurate client records
• No billable hour requirement

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school and bar exam (or bar exam pending)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to best serve clients