Litigation Associate

Finn Dixon & Herling LLP; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Finn Dixon & Herling LLP in Stamford, CT seeks a junior Litigation Associate with 1-3 years of experience to join our Litigation Practice. The role offers exposure to civil litigation, white collar defense, securities matters, and internal investigations.

We maintain a hybrid work environment with in-office presence required several days weekly and opportunities to grow within a collaborative, client-focused team.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• 1–3 years of litigation experience at a law firm or through judicial clerkship.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience drafting pleadings, discovery materials, and motions.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Draft and assist with pleadings, motions, briefs, and memoranda.
• Conduct legal research and factual investigation and analyze complex legal issues.
• Draft and respond to discovery requests, including document requests, interrogatories, and subpoenas.
• Assist with depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Support internal investigations, including document review and witness interviews.
• Collaborate closely with partners and senior associates on strategy and case development.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and third parties as appropriate.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Litigation experience

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

We are seeking a junior Litigation Associate with 1-3 years of experience to join our Litigation Practice. This role offers exposure to a broad range of complex matters, including civil litigation, white collar defense, securities matters, and internal investigations.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and assist with pleadings, motions, briefs, and memoranda
• Conduct legal research and factual investigation and analyze complex legal issues
• Draft and respond to discovery requests, including document requests, interrogatories, and subpoenas
• Assist with depositions, hearings, and trial preparation
• Support internal investigations, including document review and witness interviews
• Collaborate closely with partners and senior associates on strategy and case development
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and third parties as appropriate

Skills & Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school
• 1-3 years of litigation experience at a law firm or through judicial clerkship
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Experience drafting pleadings, discovery materials, and motions
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines

Finn Dixon is based in Stamford, Connecticut and currently maintains a hybrid work environment with candidates generally expected to be in office at least 2 days per week.