Senior Attorney or Counsel Commercial Litigation

Zangari Cohn Cuthbertson Duhl & Grello P.C.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Job summary

Zangari Cohn Cuthbertson Duhl & Grello P.C. is looking for an experienced Senior Attorney/Counsel to join their New Haven office. The ideal candidate will have a substantial litigation background and will handle complex disputes for business and individual clients. This role offers genuine autonomy and opportunities for advancement within a dynamic litigation practice. Applicants should have Connecticut and Federal bar admission and strong writing and advocacy skills. Competitive compensation is available.

Qualifications

• A substantial litigation background with demonstrated courtroom and hearing experience.
• Experience in commercial/contract disputes, probate and estate litigation, or employment litigation.
• Prior experience at a litigation boutique or full‑service firm with significant commercial litigation volume.

Responsibilities

• Handle sophisticated disputes for business and individual clients.
• Manage matters with genuine autonomy and direct client contact.
• Navigate complex commercial disputes.

Skills

Courtroom experience

Strong writing skills

Advocacy skills

Client communication skills

Ability to manage matters independently

Education

Connecticut and Federal bar admission

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing

Zangari Cohn Cuthbertson Duhl & Grello P.C. is a well‑established Connecticut law firm with deep roots in New Haven and Hartford. We are seeking an experienced litigator to join our New Haven office on a Partnership Track or as Counsel. This is an opportunity for a mid‑career attorney ready to take on meaningful, complex matters, work collaboratively with a talented team, and grow within a firm that values its people.

The Opportunity

We operate a dynamic litigation practice and need an attorney who can hit the ground running. You will handle sophisticated disputes for business and individual clients across a range of subject matters, with genuine autonomy and direct client contact from day one. If you are energized by courtroom work, skilled at navigating complex commercial disputes, and looking for a firm where your contributions are recognized, we want to hear from you.

Practice Areas

• Commercial contract disputes, including breach of contract claims, business torts, and complex civil litigation
• Employment litigation, including defense of wrongful termination, discrimination, wage and hour, restrictive covenant, and trade secret matters
• Probate and estate disputes, including will contests, fiduciary litigation, and contested conservatorships
• General civil litigation supporting the firm’s broader practice needs

Qualifications

• A substantial litigation background with demonstrated courtroom and hearing experience, including depositions, motions practice, and trial or arbitration participation
• Experience in one or more of the following: commercial/contract disputes, probate and estate litigation, or employment litigation
• Connecticut and Federal bar admission
• Strong writing, advocacy, and client communication skills
• The ability to manage matters independently while working collaboratively within the firm
• Prior experience at a litigation boutique or full‑service firm with significant commercial litigation volume
• Familiarity with corporate or business law matters (supporting clients with contract review, negotiations, or business disputes) ideal, but not required
• An existing client following or portable business is welcomed, but not required

Why ZCCDG?

• Meaningful work with real clients across a variety of substantive areas
• A platform that rewards initiative and supports career development
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to [e-mail]. Please indicate “Senior Attorney / Counsel – New Haven” in the subject line. All inquiries are handled with complete discretion. ZCCDG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.