Rising Commercial Litigation Associate - Hybrid (Hartford)

Software Placement Group; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing

Discretionary bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k) and retirement plans

FSA/HSA

Paid parental leave

Domestic partner benefits

Family/dependent care leave

Employee assistance program

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Software Placement Group is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney for its Hartford, CT office to support its commercial litigation practice. This junior role offers growth in state and federal courts and direct client interaction in a collaborative, high-performance environment.

You will draft pleadings, motions and discovery, participate in depositions and hearings, and work closely with senior litigators.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in Connecticut, in good standing.
• 1–3 years of substantive commercial litigation experience.
• Experience handling litigation matters in state and federal courts in a law firm.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work independently or in a team.
• Commitment to client service, professionalism, and high-quality work product.

Responsibilities

• Handle sophisticated commercial litigation matters in CT state and federal courts.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery materials and other litigation documents.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, and court proceedings as experience allows.
• Conduct legal research and support case strategy development.
• Support all phases of case management, including strategy development and trial preparation.
• Work closely with senior litigators on complex disputes with high-profile clients.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Client service

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

Software Placement Group is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney for its Hartford, CT office to support its commercial litigation practice. This junior role offers growth in state and federal courts and direct client interaction in a collaborative, high-performance environment.

You will draft pleadings, motions and discovery, participate in depositions and hearings, and work closely with senior litigators.