Litigation Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 125,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantive case ownership

Collaborative boutique environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Litigation Attorney for our Hartford, CT office. The role entails managing cases from inception through resolution, with hands-on responsibility and direct client contact in a collaborative boutique environment.

The ideal candidate will have a JD and CT Bar admission, 4+ years in civil litigation, strong research/writing skills, and the ability to manage deadlines while communicating effectively with clients, colleagues, and the court.

Qualifications

• JD degree required.
• Admission to the Connecticut Bar in good standing required.
• 4+ years of civil litigation experience required.
• Strong research, writing and oral advocacy skills required.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and communicate with clients and counsel clearly.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Deadline management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Admission to Connecticut Bar

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Attorney to join its Hartford, CT office. This role offers the chance to manage cases from inception through resolution, providing hands-on responsibility and direct client contact in a collaborative environment.

Duties

• 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.

Requirements

• Admission to the Connecticut Bar and in good standing.
• 4+ years of 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 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.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

Admission to the Connecticut Bar.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent analytical and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• Strong communication skills with clients and legal professionals.

Benefits

• 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.