Personal Injury Associate Attorney

Chaffin Luhana LLP; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Contributions

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Bonusly points for recognition

FSA

Transit stipend

Parking stipend

PTO days

Holidays & closure

Annual bonus

Job summary

A personal injury law firm is seeking a Personal Injury Associate Attorney to litigate cases in Connecticut. The role includes drafting legal documents, managing client relations, and preparing for trials. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in personal injury law, excellent communication skills, and a team-oriented mindset. This position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of personal injury experience.
• Caring and compassionate attitude with clients.
• Growth mindset—eager to become a valuable team member.
• Caring and compassionate attitude with clients that’s consistent with firm’s core value of Doing Good by Doing Right
• Excellent analytical skills and excellent written and oral communication skills
• Growth mindset—eager to become an invaluable member of the Chaffin Luhana team, we want to train if you want to learn
• Highly proficient in Microsoft suite and demonstrated comfort with technology
• Strong time management and multitasking skills – must be able to simultaneously manage multiple projects in a busy environment
• High attention to detail and superior organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Litigate personal injury cases including automobile and premises liability.
• Draft pleadings and conduct research on legal issues.
• Handle depositions and prepare cases for trials.
• Handle party, witness and expert depositions
• Work as part of a trial team for personal injury trials
• Prepare cases for pre-litigation, litigation and settlement
• Handle comprehensive case work-up, drafting demands and negotiating claims with a focus of maximizing values for clients

Skills

Team player

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Admitted to the Connecticut bar

Licensure in New York (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft suite

Job description

To be considered for this role, please call 866-996-6549 and follow the step-by-step instructions outlined by our Co-Founder and Managing Partner. In addition, please complete your application here. You will be evaluated and vetted based on your ability to follow instructions. We look forward to hearing from you!

About

The Personal Injury Associate Attorney will be responsible for litigating personal injury cases in Connecticut.

Responsibilities

• Litigate personal injury cases including automobile, trucking and premises liability cases.
• Work closely with clients, team and partners to develop factual and medical evidence for injury claims and trials.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions and other filings with various State and Federal courts; conduct research on a variety of novel legal issues in State and Federal cases; present and argue motions.
• Handle party, witness and expert depositions.
• Work as part of a trial team for personal injury trials.
• Prepare cases for pre-litigation, litigation and settlement.
• Handle comprehensive case work-up, drafting demands and negotiating claims with a focus of maximizing values for clients.

Qualifications

• Admitted to the Connecticut bar; licensure in Connecticut and New York is preferred
• Must have 5+ years of personal injury experience
• Must be a team player: willing to work collaboratively with colleagues
• Caring and compassionate attitude with clients that’s consistent with firm’s core value of Doing Good by Doing Right
• Excellent analytical skills and excellent written and oral communication skills
• Growth mindset—eager to become an invaluable member of the Chaffin Luhana team, we want to train if you want to learn
• Highly proficient in Microsoft suite and demonstrated comfort with technology
• Strong time management and multitasking skills – must be able to simultaneously manage multiple projects in a busy environment
• High attention to detail and superior organizational skills

Benefits

Financial Benefits

• 401k Contributions: The firm offers a discretionary match up to 5%. This includes a 100% match on the first 3% of contributions and a 50% match on the next 2%, based on annual compensation.
• Charitable Donations: The Chaffin Luhana Foundation makes an annual donation to a charity of each team member’s choice.

Healthcare Benefits

• Medical Insurance: $503 toward monthly health premiums for team members or their families. Team members pay just $1.
• Dental Insurance: Full coverage, with only a $1 monthly contribution from the team member.
• Vision Insurance: Full coverage, with only a $1 monthly contribution from the team member.
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA): Team members receive a $1,000 contribution from the firm in their HRA account if enrolled in the PPO health plan.
• Family / Dependent Care (DCR): Team members can contribute up to $5,000 pre-tax for dependent care.
• Flex Spending Account (FSA): Team members can contribute up to $1,000 pre-tax for medical expenses.

Commuter Benefits

• Tax-free Transit Commute (TRN): Team members can contribute up to $325 per month pre-tax toward transit tickets.
• Discounted Parking (PKG): Team members can contribute up to $325 per month pre-tax toward parking.

Time Off to Recharge & Renew

• Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 PTO days per year, increasing to 20 days after 3 years with the firm.
• Sick Days: 3 paid sick days per year.
• Celebrate the Holidays: Office is closed for 10 public holidays.
• Office Closure: Office is typically closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Culture & Development of Team

• Casual Dress: Enjoy our business casual dress code.
• Enhance Your Skills: Up to $500 annually for continued education or training.
• Learn How You’re Wired: Take a Kolbe Assessment to learn your instinctive method of operation.
• Time Management: Time management luncheons with senior leadership to elevate team and organizational success.
• Free Workouts: Free access to GreenTree SportsPlex for Pittsburgh office.

Recognition at the Firm

• Value Team Members: Bonusly points for peer-to-peer recognition, redeemable for gift cards, trips, dinners, and more.
• Eat, Drink & Be Merry: Free team lunches and happy hours.
• Annual Bonus: Year-end discretionary bonus.
• Firm Outing: Annual firm outing for all team members to meet up and have fun.

Note

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions an employee in this position may be asked to perform. Duties, responsibilities, and requirements can be added, changed, or reduced by management to meet the business needs of the company.

Chaffin Luhana LLP does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities.