Med Mal Civil Defense Litigation Associate

Gfeller Laurie LLP; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Supplemental insurance

Paid time off

Firm holidays

CLE & professional development

Cell phone stipend

Firm-sponsored events

Job summary

Gfeller Laurie LLP in West Hartford, CT is seeking a Med-Mal Defense Litigation Associate with 3+ years of civil defense experience to join our Healthcare and Professional Liability practice group. You will handle day-to-day case management, draft pleadings, take depositions, and assist in trial preparation under seasoned partners.

Candidates must have a J.D. from an accredited law school and be admitted to the Connecticut bar.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school is required.
• Connecticut bar admission is required.
• 3–8 years of civil defense litigation experience sought.
• Strong writing, analytical and advocacy skills are essential.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of general civil defense matters from inception through resolution.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Attend court conferences, hearings, and mediations.
• Collaborate with partners and clients to develop case strategy.
• Maintain strong client communication and deliver high-quality legal work.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Case management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Med -Mal Defense Litigation Associate (3+Years)

Location: West Hartford, CT 06107

About Us

At Gfeller Laurie LLP, our success is driven by our people. We are a collaborative, growth-oriented defense litigation firm known for delivering exceptional client service while fostering a supportive, engaging, and team-oriented environment. We take pride in developing our attorneys, investing in mentorship, and creating meaningful opportunities for advancement.

Our continued growth is creating opportunities for attorneys to expand their practice, take on increased responsibility, and play a meaningful role in the firm’s long-term success.

The Opportunity

We are seeking associate attorneys with 3+ years of civil defense litigation experience to join the Firm’s West Hartford, Connecticut based Healthcare and Professional Liability practice group. Gfeller Laurie LLP is a dynamic and rapidly growing litigation law firm with a national practice. The Firm’s Healthcare and Professional Liability practice group is anchored by two of the State’s premier medical malpractice defense trial attorneys. Successful candidates will assist in defending clients in medical malpractice defense matters as well as matters involving Department of Public Health investigations, pre-suit claims and risk management.

Our associate attorneys within this practice group are highly valued contributors, responsible for contributing to day-to-day case management, reporting to clients, handling written discovery, attending fact and expert depositions, court appearances, trial preparation and trials. They will work closely with the firm’s civil litigation partners and therefore, successful candidates must be well-versed in all aspects of their state’s applicable practice rules and procedures. Strong analytical, organizational, research and writing skills, as well as a genuine interest in developing sophisticated experience and skills in medical malpractice defense and interest in medical and scientific issues are crucial.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of general civil defense matters from inception through resolution
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and discovery
• Take and defend depositions
• Attend court conferences, hearings, and mediations
• Collaborate with partners and clients to develop case strategy
• Maintain strong client communication and deliver high-quality legal work

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in Connecticut (required)
• 3-8 years of civil defense litigation experience
• Strong writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Additional state bar admission(s) a plus ( MA, NY, NJ, VT or PA preferred)
• Base Salary range: $140,000 + commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Bonus opportunities based on performance
• Medical, dental and supplemental insurance
• Paid time off and firm holidays
• CLE and professional development support
• Cell phone stipe
• Firm-sponsored events, team-building activities, and more

Why Gfeller Laurie

• Meaningful, hands-on litigation experience from day one where Associates are provided with early responsibility and direct involvement in case strategy
• Collaborative, collegial environment where people genuinely enjoy working together
• Direct access to partners and meaningful mentorship