Civil Litigation Attorney

Elgen Staffing; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, medical, and vision

401K Plan/Employer match

Employee Assistance Program

FSA/HSA options

Group Life and Long-term Disability

Growth and mentoring program

Short-term disability benefits

Phone stipend

Job summary

Our client, a leading litigation law firm in Hartford, CT, seeks an experienced Civil Litigation Attorney. The role involves handling complex cases in professional liability, legal malpractice, general liability, and premises liability.

This is a hybrid position with opportunities for growth and professional development. The ideal candidate holds a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, is admitted to the Connecticut State Bar (or has an eligible UBE score), and has 1–5 years of litigation

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school
• CT State Bar admission or valid UBE score for CT admission
• 1–5 years of litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense or related area
• Strong advocacy skills; attention to detail and effective communication

Responsibilities

• Draught and argue dispositive motions; conduct thorough legal research
• Assist in mediations, arbitrations, trials, and hearings
• Respond effectively to discovery requests; manage complex cases

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Drafting dispositive motions

Oral advocacy

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Connecticut State Bar admission or UBE score for CT

Job description

Compensation: 105000.-130000. / Annually

Our client, a leading litigation law firm with offices throughout the Northeast, has an immediate need for an experienced Civil Litigation Attorney, to join our winning team in Hartford.

Our candidate of choice will be responsible for complex cases in areas such asProfessional Liability, Legal Malpractice, and General Liability and Premises Liability. This is a hybrid role!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS:

• You must hold a Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school and be admitted to the Connecticut State Bar or have an adequate UBE score for admission to the jurisdiction.
• You should have 1 to 5 years of litigation experience preferably in insurance defense or closely related practice area. Clerkship experience is considered a valuable asset.
• Proficiency in drafting and arguing dispositive motions is vital, coupled with strong capabilities in performing thorough legal research and responding effectively to discovery requests. As you assist in mediations, arbitrations, trials, and hearings, strong advocacy skills will be crucial.
• Attention to detail, prioritization skills, and effective communication are key attributes for success in this position.

WE OFFER:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package, including Health, Dental, Medical, and Vision.
• 401K Plan/Employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• FSA and HSA Plan option(s) to help offset taxes for employees and dependents.
• Group Life and Long-term Disability Insurance.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement.
• Professional development and a multi-faceted mentoring program.
• Self-insured Short-term Disability benefits.
• Wireless phone/services stipend.