Litigation Attorney

Szilagyi & Daly; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Szilagyi & Daly in Hartford seeks a full-time Litigation Attorney to join our defense team. You will manage cases from inception through resolution, draft pleadings, and conduct depositions, with direct client contact and opportunities to develop as a trial lawyer.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in civil litigation, strong research and advocacy skills, and is committed to delivering thoughtful, practical counsel in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Admission to the Connecticut Bar in good standing.
• 4+ years of civil litigation experience in insurance defense or defense-side trial practice.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Experience with depositions, hearings, mediations, or trials is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of civil defense matters from inception 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

Civil litigation

Trial experience

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Education

Connecticut Bar admission

Job description

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

Why Szilagyi & Daly

Szilagyi & Daly 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. With an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell and membership in the International Society of Primerus Law Firms and the Primerus Defense Institute, 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 skills
• Sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Confidence communicating with clients, colleagues, opposing counsel, and the court
• Experience with depositions, contested hearings, mediations, or trials is a plus
• Experience in products liability, construction defect, premises liability, professional liability, automobile, or trucking claims is helpful but not required

What You’ll Find Here

• Substantive litigation responsibility and meaningful case ownership
• A collaborative boutique-firm environment with experienced litigators
• Opportunities to develop courtroom, deposition, negotiation, and client advisory skills
• Challenging defense work for sophisticated clients
• A professional culture grounded in integrity, preparation, and excellent client service