Senior Associate Attorney

Clarkson Law Firm; Connecticut; On-site; USD 175,100 - 334,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

A public interest law firm is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney barred in Connecticut to lead in complex litigation cases related to fertility negligence and sexual assault. The ideal candidate will bring over 4 years of litigation experience and be adept at managing cases in state and federal courts. Join a collaborative team dedicated to public interest and be mentored by industry leaders while working on high-profile cases.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in litigation with a focus on federal court.
• Proven research, writing, and public speaking capabilities.
• Experience in managing case proceedings and client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as local counsel for fertility negligence cases.
• Manage lawsuits in CT state and federal courts.
• Conduct legal research and recommend strategies.
• Draft and argue motions in court.

Skills

Proactive thinker

Strong leadership

Oral advocacy

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Education

4+ years litigation experience

CT Bar Admission

Job description

Overview

Clarkson is a public interest law firm. We focus on class and mass actions that help create a fairer, equitable, and sustainable society for everyone. We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Senior Associate Attorney - Connecticut

We are seeking an experienced Senior Associate Attorney barred in Connecticut to play a key role in our fertility negligence/sexual assault cases and other complex litigation. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in class actions, excels at independent case management, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This is a unique opportunity to work on high-profile matters of public importance while being mentored by industry leaders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as Connecticut local counsel fertility negligence matters.
• Manage lawsuits in CT state and federal courts
• Conduct in-depth legal research and develop strategic recommendations.
• Draft, finalize, and argue motions, attend hearings, and manage discovery.
• Correspond with co-counsel, opposing counsel, clients, and court personnel.
• Draft, propound, review, and respond to discovery; resolve discovery disputes.
• Prepare for and take/defend depositions.
• Attend and argue motions, mediations, arbitrations, and hearings in Connecticut courts.

Education and/or Experience

• 4+ years litigation experience, including federal court practice
• CT Bar Admission Required; Nice to have CA or other jurisdictions
• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills

Skills and Abilities

• Proactive thinker, self-sufficient
• Strong leadership, team management, and organizational skills
• Strong oral advocacy and negotiation skills
• Ability to handle a wide variety of legal matters
• Adherence to all deadlines
• Committed to superior client service
• Familiarity with CT e-filing preferred

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Law Practice

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Inferred from the description for this job

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid paternity leave
• Paid maternity leave
• Disability insurance

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