Junior Associate Attorney

Jobot; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401k with match

Partner track

Courtroom experience day 1

Training resources

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a dynamic Junior Associate Attorney for a civil and commercial litigation role in Middletown, CT. You will handle complex matters, support senior attorneys, draft pleadings, and conduct legal research in a fast-paced environment.

Required: JD from an accredited school, CT Bar admission (surrounding states a plus), 1–3 years of general litigation experience, strong writing and negotiation skills. On-site position with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• 1–3 years of experience in general litigation.
• Admission to the Connecticut Bar. Admission in surrounding states a plus.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to handle a high volume of cases and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle a variety of complex legal matters in general, civil, and commercial liability.
• Assist senior attorneys in preparing for trials, hearings, and depositions.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests/responses.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support case preparation.
• Represent clients in court and advocate on their behalf.
• Negotiate settlements in civil litigation cases.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legal developments that may affect clients.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Negotiation

Advocacy

Docket management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Junior Associate Attorney

$95000 - $120000 per year | Middletown, CT | On-site | Permanent

Wide Array of Civil and Commercial Litigation Cases and Substantive Work

A bit about us:

Based in Buffalo, NY we are a multi-office, multi-state law firm that specializes in insurance coverage, reinsurance, regulatory, compliance and insurance defense litigation, commercial litigation, data security and privacy. We are looking for an Associate Attorney that has a high level of motivation, flexibility, initiative and accountability.

Why join us?

We offer

• A supportive, sustainable culture and working environment
• Flexibility
• A truly collaborative team
• Court room experience day 1
• Resources and training
• Full Benefits Package including health, life, dental, and disability insurance
• 401k with a match
• Partner Track

Job Details

Job Details:

We are seeking a dynamic, ambitious, and detail-oriented Permanent Junior Associate Attorney to join our thriving legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil litigation, with specific experience in CT Bar Admissions, dram shop, premises liability, MVA, and bodily injury. This is an excellent opportunity to further your legal career by working in a fast-paced environment, handling complex cases, and gaining invaluable experience in the legal industry.

Responsibilities:

1. Handling a variety of complex legal matters in general, civil, and commercial liability
2. Assisting senior attorneys in preparing for trials, hearings, and depositions.
3. Drafting legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests and responses.
4. Conducting legal research and analysis to support case preparation.
5. Representing clients in court and advocating on their behalf.
6. Negotiating settlements in civil litigation cases.
7. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of legal developments and changes in law that may affect clients' cases.

Qualifications:

1. Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
2. A 1-3 years of experience in general litigation
3. Admission to the Connecticut Bar. Admission in surrounding states a plus.
4. Excellent legal research and writing skills.
5. Ability to handle a high volume of cases and work in a fast-paced environment.
6. Strong negotiation and advocacy skills.

Join us and take the next step in your legal career. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and competitive compensation. If you are a driven individual with a passion for law and a desire to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

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