Litigation Associate (Civil Litigation)

Morrison Mahoney LLP; Bridgeport (CT); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Parental leave

Phone stipend

Job summary

Morrison Mahoney LLP in Bridgeport, CT is seeking a full-time Litigation Associate to join its civil litigation and insurance defense practice. The role focuses on Professional Liability, Legal Malpractice, and General/Premises Liability, with a hybrid work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

You will independently manage a caseload from inception to conclusion, draft pleadings, motions, and discovery, prepare for depositions and trials, conduct legal research, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school
• Licensed or eligible for CT State Bar or adequate UBE score
• 1–5 years of litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense
• Judicial clerkship experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a caseload from inception to conclusion.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
• Prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda to support case strategies.
• Collaborate with clients, experts, and senior attorneys to devise litigation strategies.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Draft pleadings

Clerkship experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Morrison Mahoney LLP

Rolling Basis (Official)

$105,000 - $130,000

Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school; Admission to the Connecticut State Bar or adequate UBE score for admission; 1-5 years of litigation experience (preferably in insurance defense); Clerkship experience is a plus.

Full Opportunity Brief

Contextual Overview

Morrison Mahoney LLP is seeking a full‑time Litigation Associate to join their Bridgeport, CT office. The role focuses on civil litigation and insurance defense, specifically within the practice areas of Professional Liability, Legal Malpractice, and General/Premises Liability. The firm offers a hybrid work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Degree: Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA‑accredited law school.
• Licensure: Admitted to the Connecticut State Bar or possess an adequate UBE score for admission.
• Experience: 1 to 5 years of litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense.
• Assets: Prior judicial clerkship experience is considered a valuable asset.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Independently manage a caseload from inception to conclusion.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
• Prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda to support case strategies.
• Collaborate with clients, experts, and senior attorneys to devise litigation strategies.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Salary: $105,000 – $130,000 (commensurate with experience). Includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), parental leave, and a mobile phone stipend.

• Is this a remote role? The firm offers flexibility to work from home as part of their inclusive culture.
• What is the primary practice focus? The role is centered on civil litigation and insurance defense.

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