Business Litigation Associate (3-6 Yrs Exp)

Jobot; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options

Employer match retirement plan

Disability and life insurance

Paid time off

Membership reimbursement

Wellness-related expenses

Job summary

Jobot seeks a litigation associate to join our business litigation team in Hartford, CT. The role involves handling complex commercial disputes across all phases of litigation, with significant writing, research, and client interaction.

Expect early responsibility, regular involvement in strategy, motion practice, and collaboration with senior attorneys. Hybrid schedule and a competitive compensation package accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience handling business or commercial litigation matters.
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with procedural rules and practice in court proceedings.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively.
• Interest in developing litigation strategy and gaining increased responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support a range of business litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, pleadings, and motion papers.
• Participate in discovery, including document review, written discovery, and depositions.
• Assist with hearing and trial preparation, including drafting outlines and preparing exhibits.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategy and client advisement.
• Communicate with clients and opposing counsel as appropriate.

Skills

Business litigation

Legal writing

Legal research

Court procedures

Case management

Education

Connecticut Bar admission or waiver

Job description

Job Details:

Complex Litigation. Strong Writing Focus. Real Client Exposure.

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Scott Rundlett

Salary: $140,000 - $190,000 per year

We are seeking a litigation associate to join our business litigation team. In this role, we handle a broad range of complex commercial disputes, working across all phases of litigation from initial assessment through resolution. Associates in this group take on meaningful responsibility early, with regular involvement in case strategy, motion practice, and client interaction. This is a strong opportunity for an attorney looking to deepen their experience in sophisticated disputes while working as part of a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support a range of business litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, pleadings, and motion papers
• Participate in discovery, including document review, written discovery, and depositions
• Assist with hearing and trial preparation, including drafting outlines and preparing exhibits
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategy and client advisement
• Communicate with clients and opposing counsel as appropriate

Qualifications

• Experience handling business or commercial litigation matters
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills
• Familiarity with procedural rules and practice in court proceedings
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively
• Interest in developing litigation strategy and gaining increased responsibility

Requirements

• 3-6 years of relevant litigation experience
• Admission to Connecticut state bar, or eligibility to waive in
• Experience with motion practice, discovery, and court procedures
• Prior experience in a law firm or comparable legal environment
• Judicial clerkship or law review experience is a plus but not required

A bit about us:

We are a well-established, full-service law firm with a broad-based practice serving a diverse range of clients, from individuals and closely held businesses to larger organizations. Our team handles matters across multiple disciplines, with a strong emphasis on practical problem-solving and delivering meaningful results. We maintain an active litigation practice that manages cases through all stages, along with complementary transactional and regulatory work. We value a collegial, team-oriented environment where attorneys are encouraged to collaborate across practice groups, build trusted client relationships, and develop their own areas of focus within a supportive setting.

Why join us?

We offer a balanced and flexible work environment designed to support both professional growth and personal sustainability. Our attorneys benefit from a hybrid schedule that promotes regular in-person collaboration while allowing for remote work flexibility as experience with our systems and clients develops. We provide a competitive compensation structure along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes multiple health plan options, retirement contributions with an employer match, disability and life insurance coverage, and paid time off. Additional support includes reimbursement for professional memberships and other wellness-related expenses.

• multiple health plan options
• retirement contributions with an employer match
• disability and life insurance coverage
• paid time off
• reimbursement for professional memberships
• other wellness-related expenses

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.