Commercial Litigation Associate (Attorney)

Oak Ridge Legal Search LLC.; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) with employer match

Profit sharing

Collegial and team-oriented culture

Strong long-term work-life balance

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Oak Ridge Legal Search represents a well-regarded Hartford law firm seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate to join its established litigation practice in Hartford.

This opportunity offers sophisticated commercial work and a collaborative in-office environment, with a strong emphasis on professional development and work-life balance for attorneys handling larger matters while taking lead on smaller ones.

Qualifications

• Law degree and at least 2 years of commercial litigation experience.
• Strong writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Experience independently handling sophisticated litigation matters.
• Deposition, motion practice, and client interaction experience.
• Connecticut bar admission.

Responsibilities

• Handle pre-litigation strategy, motion practice, trial and appellate work.
• Represent clients in Connecticut state and federal courts.
• Collaborate on matters involving regional and national clients.

Skills

Commercial litigation experience

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Oral advocacy

Deposition experience

Motion practice

Client interaction

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Connecticut bar admission

Job description

We are working with a well-regarded Hartford law firm seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate to join its established and growing litigation practice in Hartford.

This opportunity offers the chance to join a highly respected Connecticut firm that combines sophisticated commercial work with the collegiality, accessibility, and work-life balance often associated with smaller platforms. The firm represents institutional, governmental, and private business clients throughout Connecticut and nationally across a broad range of industries.

The litigation group handles all phases of complex disputes, including pre-litigation strategy, motion practice, trial and appellate work, arbitration, and mediation proceedings. Attorneys in the group regularly appear in Connecticut state and federal courts and frequently work on matters involving clients with regional and national operations.

Representative matters include:

• Commercial and business disputes
• Creditors' rights and bankruptcy litigation
• Employment counseling and litigation
• Municipal law matters
• Probate and fiduciary disputes

The ideal candidate will have:

• Law degree and at least 2 years of commercial litigation experience
• Strong writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Experience independently handling sophisticated litigation matters
• Deposition, motion practice, and client interaction experience
• Connecticut bar admission

This opportunity is particularly well suited for an attorney who is interested in sitting second chair on larger, more complex matters while also taking the lead on smaller litigation matters with an appropriate degree of independence and client responsibility.

The position is also ideal for someone who enjoys meaningful hands-on responsibility, close collaboration with colleagues, and an in-office team environment. The places a strong emphasis on professional collaboration.

The firm offers:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical and dental coverage401(k)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Profit sharing
• Reasonable billable expectations
• Collegial and team-oriented culture
• Strong long-term work-life balance

This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation attorney seeking sophisticated work within a stable, highly regarded Connecticut platform that values professionalism, collaboration, and long-term attorney development.

The estimated base salary for this position is $115,000 - $145,000 per year. This range is provided as a good-faith estimate for informational and pay transparency purposes. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and other factors as assessed by the employer.

Oak Ridge Legal Search and the clients we work with are equal opportunity employers and provide equal opportunity to qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws. If a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.