CT Litigation Associate Attorney

Law Firm; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Law Firm is seeking a CT Litigation Associate Attorney. The ideal candidate will handle daily court appearances and manage a caseload of claims. Applicants must hold a J.D. from an ABA accredited law school and be admitted to the Connecticut bar.

The role emphasizes self-direction and teamwork, with responsibilities including developing litigation strategies and collaborating with firm management. The position offers competitive benefits including health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree required.
• Must be admitted to the Connecticut bar.
• Self-directed professional with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Attend daily court appearances, both in-person and virtual.
• Manage a caseload of litigated and non-litigated claims.
• Develop and implement litigation strategies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Self-management

Education

J.D. from an ABA accredited law school

CT bar admission

Job description

Job Description

Regional collection law firm seeks CT Litigation Associate Attorney. We are looking for attorneys at all experience levels. The attorney will attend regular court appearances for conferences and motions as well as work both independently and collaboratively on litigated matters. Salary dependent on experience.

Responsibilities

• Daily court appearances both in-person and virtual for conferences, motions and other matters on the courts’ calendars.
• Responsible for managing a caseload and assignments of litigated and non-litigated claims.
• Develop and implement litigation strategy, review and approve pleadings, discovery, motion practice, settlement agreements and other hands‑on drafting related to the firm’s practice.
• Work directly with firm senior management and firm clients to lead matters to positive resolution.
• Partner with firm paralegal and support staff in producing and responding to legal demands.

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school.
• Admitted to and in good standing with CT bar.
• Self-directed professional with attention to detail and ability to manage workload and prioritize appropriately.
• This position requires regular travel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish trusted partnerships with internal and external clients.
• Ability to work as a team player and with collaborative assignments.
• Ability to maintain confidential information and acceptable standards of office and professional conduct.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person