Associate Attorney

Teksky; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

401(k) with match

Flexible work options

Paid time off

Job summary

Requirements include 1–3 years of litigation, Connecticut bar admission ( NY/NJ/PA a plus), and strong writing, research, and analytical skills. Benefits include health, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) with match, flexible work options, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of litigation experience, preferably in a law firm.
• Admission to practice in Connecticut; additional NY/NJ/PA admissions are a plus.
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, professionalism, and work ethic.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with all phases of defence litigation, including discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Drafting legal documents including pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and legal memoranda.
• Conducting legal research and preparing comprehensive reports and legal analysis.
• Participating in court conferences, depositions, and hearings as appropriate.
• Managing deadlines and ensuring compliance with client guidelines.
• Maintaining accurate time records and billing entries.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Connecticut bar admission

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

The ideal candidate will have early-career experience in general litigation, along with strong legal research, writing, and analytical abilities. Experience or exposure to insurance defense, professional liability, product liability, or appellate matters is preferred but not required. The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic, with the ability to manage responsibilities independently while collaborating effectively with the broader legal team.

Overall Responsibilities:

• Assisting with all phases of defence litigation, including discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation
• Drafting legal documents including pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and legal memoranda
• Conducting legal research and preparing comprehensive reports and legal analysis
• Participating in court conferences, depositions, and hearings as appropriate
• Managing deadlines and ensuring compliance with client guidelines
• Maintaining accurate time records and billing entries

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of litigation experience, preferably in a law firm setting
• Admission to practice in Connecticut (additional bar admissions in NY, NJ, or PA are a plus)
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills, professionalism, and a demonstrated work ethic
• Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines consistently
• Federal court or appellate experience is a plus, but not required

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is commensurate with experience and skill set, and comes with a comprehensive benefits package including health, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) (with generous vested match), flexible work options, and paid time off.