Litigation Attorney

W3Global; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global in Hartford, CT, is seeking a Litigation Attorney to join our respected defense firm. You will manage cases from inception through resolution, draft and argue motions, conduct discovery, take and defend depositions, and appear in court, while collaborating with an experienced defense team.

We value hands-on responsibility, direct client contact, and the opportunity to develop as a trial lawyer in a collegial, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Admission to the Connecticut Bar in good standing.
• 4+ years of civil litigation or defense-side trial experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of civil defense matters from early assessment through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, reports, and other litigation documents
• Advise clients and insurers with clear, practical, and strategic recommendations
• Conduct legal research and develop well-supported litigation strategies
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, negotiations, and trial preparation

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Trial readiness

Client communication

Education

Connecticut Bar admission

Job description

Job Description

Join a respected Connecticut defense firm where sophisticated litigation, meaningful courtroom experience, and close client relationships come together.

Job Description

Join a respected Connecticut defense firm where sophisticated litigation, meaningful courtroom experience, and close client relationships come together.
Client is a boutique civil litigation firm known for defending and trying complex cases in Connecticut state and federal courts. Our attorneys handle meaningful matters across products liability, construction defect, premises liability, professional liability, automobile, and trucking claims. We offer candidates the opportunity to build a high-caliber litigation practice in a collegial, client-focused environment.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a full-time Litigation Attorney to join our Hartford office. This is an opportunity for an attorney who wants hands-on responsibility, direct client contact, and the chance to develop as a trial lawyer while working with an experienced defense team. The role includes managing cases from inception through resolution, drafting and arguing motions, conducting discovery, taking and defending depositions, appearing in court, negotiating resolutions, and preparing matters for trial.

Trial experience and portable business are welcome but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of civil defense matters from early assessment through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, reports, and other litigation documents
• Advise clients and insurers with clear, practical, and strategic recommendations
• Conduct legal research and develop well-supported litigation strategies
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, negotiations, and trial preparation

What We're Looking For

• Admission to the Connecticut Bar and in good standing
• 4+ years of appropriate experience in civil litigation, insurance defense, or defense-side trial practice
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy