Associate Attorney

SR Staffing; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Competitive compensation

Bonus program

Job summary

SR Staffing in Hartford, CT seeks an attorney with 1–5 years of medical malpractice defense or broader litigation experience to join our litigation team. You will draft pleadings and motions, conduct depositions, and appear in court, collaborating with partners, clients, and experts to shape case strategy.

Ideal candidates will be admitted to the Connecticut Bar, possess excellent writing and research skills, and demonstrate strong courtroom presence in a professional setting.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of medical malpractice defense or broader litigation experience.
• Admission to practice in Connecticut.
• Excellent writing, research, and communication skills.
• Strong courtroom presence and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda with strong writing and analytical skills.
• Conduct depositions, court appearances, and discovery.
• Work collaboratively with partners, clients, and experts on case strategy.
• Represent clients in state and federal courts in Connecticut.
• Contribute to case strategy from inception through resolution.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Client communication

Courtroom presence

Education

Bar admission in CT

Job description

This progressive, mid‑sized litigation firm—headquartered in Hartford with an additional office in Westport—has built a 30+ year reputation for excellence in medical malpractice, complex civil litigation, toxic tort, products liability, personal injury, and insurance coverage work.

What This Role Offers:

• The opportunity to work alongside some of Connecticut’s most respected trial lawyers
• A supportive environment that values excellent writing, preparation, and advocacy
• A hybrid schedule with 3 days in-office (more for early-career attorneys)
• Competitive compensation + bonus structure

Key Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse caseload with a focus on medical malpractice defense
• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda with strong writing and analytical skills
• Conduct depositions, court appearances, and discovery
• Work collaboratively with partners, clients, and experts
• Contribute to case strategy from inception through resolution
• Represent clients in state and federal courts in Connecticut

Ideal Candidate Profile

A strong candidate brings:

• 1–5 years of medical malpractice defense OR broader litigation experience
• Admission to practice in Connecticut
• Excellent writing, research, and communication skills
• Strong courtroom presence and professional demeanor
• A collaborative approach and positive attitude
• $100,000 – $150,000 base compensation (dependent on experience)
• Bonus: $50/hour for billables above 1,800 collected hours