Associate Attorney

HNE; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

HNE is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Connecticut team. The role focuses on legal document review, analysis, and quality oversight, with opportunities to support litigation matters and attend court proceedings as needed.

Training begins on-site, followed by a hybrid schedule. The ideal candidate will have strong legal research and writing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage a high-volume workload independently while prioritizing matters and ensuring documents are

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Connecticut Bar license in good standing.
• 2+ years of legal experience.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of pleadings, court filings, and litigation procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize a high-volume workload.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive review and analysis of legal documents, pleadings, filings, and case materials for accuracy and compliance.
• Identify and resolve legal, procedural, and documentation issues requiring attorney review.
• Perform legal research and provide clear, well-supported analysis and recommendations.
• Draft, review, and revise pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Triage incoming matters and prioritize assignments based on deadlines, complexity, and business needs.
• Support litigation matters throughout the case lifecycle and attend court hearings as required.
• Monitor court deadlines, filings, pleadings, and case-related requirements.
• Collaborate with attorneys, clients, courts, and other stakeholders to ensure efficient case progression.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy, responsiveness, professional judgment, and organization across assigned matters.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Attention to detail

Case management

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

Our client is seeking an Associate Attorneyto join its Connecticut team. This hybrid opportunity is primarily focused on legal document review, analysis, and quality oversight, while also providing the opportunity to support litigation matters and attend court proceedings as needed. The position will begin fully on-site for training and onboarding before transitioning to a hybrid schedule.

The ideal candidate will have strong legal research and writing skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to independently manage a high-volume workload. This role is well-suited for an attorney who can effectively assess and prioritize matters, identify legal and procedural issues, and ensure legal documents are accurate, compliant, and prepared to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive review and analysis of legal documents, pleadings, filings, and case materials for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Identify and resolve legal, procedural, and documentation issues requiring attorney review
• Perform legal research and provide clear, well-supported analysis and recommendations
• Draft, review, and revise pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Triage incoming matters and prioritize assignments based on deadlines, complexity, and business needs
• Support litigation matters throughout the case lifecycle
• Attend court hearings and make appearances as required
• Monitor court deadlines, filings, pleadings, and case-related requirements
• Collaborate with attorneys, clients, courts, operational teams, and other stakeholders to ensure efficient case progression
• Maintain a high level of accuracy, responsiveness, professional judgement, and organization across assigned matters

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active Connecticut Bar license in good standing
• 2+ years of legal experience
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Strong understanding of pleadings, court filings, and litigation procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage and prioritize a high-volume workload
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify legal and procedural issues
• Sound legal judgment with the ability to escrow issues appropriately when needed
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with litigation support, document review, and legal analysis preferred
• Position begins on-site in Connecticut to support training, team integration, and familiarity with firm processes and procedures
• Transitions to a hybrid work arrangement upon successful completion of the training period
• Must maintain flexibility to attend court proceedings and work on-site as business and case needs require