Litigation Partner

Hassett | Donnelly; United States; On-site; USD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary starting at $160,000+ dependent

Generous sign-on bonus

Growth opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision

Bar expenses paid

Paid CLE

401K with firm match

Networking events

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Hassett | Donnelly seeks an experienced Litigation Partner to join its Connecticut practice in its Hartford or Stamford office. This role offers the chance to handle sophisticated defense matters and work with a collaborative team while growing within a well-established regional litigation firm.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of defense trial experience, strong academic credentials, and CT admission. Multi-state admission is preferred but not required, and no book of business is needed.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience handling complex defense matters through trial.
• Strong academic credentials required.
• Admission to practice in Connecticut required.
• Admission to multiple states or a desire to gain admission in additional states is preferred, but not required.
• No book of business required.

Responsibilities

• Handle sophisticated defense matters through trial and collaboration with the team.
• Work with a collaborative team to develop and execute defense strategies for complex cases.
• Grow within Hassett | Donnelly through firm-wide networking and advancement opportunities.

Skills

Trial-ready

Defense litigation

Premises liability

Transportation law

Catastrophic injury

Education

Connecticut Bar Admission

Tools

Multi-state licensing (preferred)

Job description

Hassett | Donnelly is seeking an experienced Litigation Partner to join its Connecticut practice in its Hartford or Stamford office. This is an excellent opportunity for a trial-ready attorney to handle sophisticated defense matters, work with a collaborative team, and grow within a well-established regional litigation firm.

Qualifications:

• Qualified candidates will have 8+ years of experience handling complex defense matters through trial, including premises liability, trucking and transportation, liquor liability, construction losses, and wrongful death or catastrophic injury cases.
• Strong academic credentials required.
• Admission to practice in Connecticut required.
• Admission to multiple states or a desire to gain admission in additional states is preferred, but not required.
• No book of business required.

What we offer:

• Salary starting at $160,000 dependent upon experience level.
• Generous sign-on bonus
• Opportunity for growth and advancement within the Firm.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Bar expenses paid by Firm.
• Paid CLE and educational opportunities.
• 401K Plan with a firm match.
• Regular, firmwide social and networking events.
• Team environment amongst trial-tested attorneys.

About Hassett | Donnelly

Hassett | Donnelly is a growing litigation defense firm with eight (8) offices are strategically located throughout New England and New York. We have extensive experience defending complex, high-exposure matters involving premises liability, breach of contract, catastrophic injury and death, transportation, liquor liability, subrogation, product liability, fire loss, property damage, insurance coverage analysis and bad faith claims.