Associate Attorney

Ascendion; New Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Flexible schedule

PTO

Vacation time

Job summary

Ascendion seeks an Associate Attorney for a hybrid role with a respected law firm. The candidate should have 2+ years of experience and be admitted to practice in good standing. Responsibilities include client meetings, drafting pleadings, and arguing motions in state and appellate courts.

Salary ranges from $130,000 to $160,000, with benefits including medical and dental, plus flexible schedule and PTO. Geographically adaptable based on market conditions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a qualifying legal practice area.
• Experience in employment, elder, trust & estates, corporate/business, healthcare, land use, etc.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills; team player who is self-driven.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to review case strategy.
• Prepare pleadings, motions and briefs, and conduct legal research for complex matters.
• Argue motions in Superior Court and handle appellate oral arguments.
• Trial preparation including analysis of facts and legal issues.
• Select witnesses and exhibits; prepare examination outlines.

Skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Team collaboration

Litigation

Education

Admitted to practice and in good standing

Job description

We are working with an award winning law firm, looking to bring on an Associate Attorney to join their growing team. They are in expansion mode and this position will be hybrid. They are looking for someone with 2+ years of experience.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience
• Previous experience in one of the following areas; employment law, elder law, trust & estates, corporate/business law, healthcare, land use, etc.
• Must have excellent written and oral advocacy skills, plus enjoy working in a team environment where self-starters excel
• Admitted to practice and in good standing

Responsibilities:

• Meet with clients to review case strategy
• Prepare pleadings, motions and briefs, and legal research for complex matters in Superior and appellate courts
• Argue motions in Superior Court and oral arguments in appellate courts
• Trial preparation includes review and analysis of all factual and legal issues relating to compensability, valuation, and constitutional matters
• Selection of witnesses and exhibits
• Preparation of written outline for examination of witnesses

The annual salary for this position is between 130k-160k. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Full Benefits offered - Medical, Dental, etc. Flexible work schedule + PTO + Vacation time