Senior Attorney or Counsel - Commercial Litigation

Zangari Cohn Cuthbertson Duhl & Grello P.C.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; 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 a well‑established Connecticut law firm seeking an experienced litigator to join our New Haven office on a Partnership Track or as Counsel.

This role offers meaningful, complex matters, direct client contact from day one, and the opportunity to grow within a firm that values its people. The position centers on a dynamic litigation practice with responsibilities across several areas, including commercial contract disputes, employment litigation,

Qualifications

• 5–15 years of litigation experience
• Connecticut and Federal bar admission
• Strong writing, advocacy, and client communication skills
• Ability to manage matters independently while collaborating within the firm
• Prior experience at a litigation boutique or full‑service firm with significant commercial litigation volume

Responsibilities

• Handle sophisticated disputes for business and individual clients across multiple matters
• Hit the ground running with genuine autonomy and direct client contact from day one
• Engage in a range of commercial, probate/estate, and employment litigation as needed

Skills

Litigation

Depositions

Trial experience

Client communication

Independent work

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

The position centers on litigation across several practice areas, including:

• 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

We are targeting attorneys with 5–15 years of litigation experience. The ideal candidate will bring:

• 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

ZCCDG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.