Trial Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in New Haven, CT seeks an experienced Trial Attorney to manage a diverse PI docket from pre-litigation through trial. The attorney will handle a high-volume caseload, draft pleadings and motions, and guide clients through the legal process with strong advocacy.

Ideal candidates possess a JD, CT bar admission, and 3+ years of personal injury experience, with excellent client service and communication skills to support complex cases and expert witness collaboration.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active CT Bar license in good standing.
• Minimum of 3 years of personal injury litigation experience.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload.
• Excellent client service and communication skills.
• Strong writing and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle pre-litigation and litigation cases daily.
• Draft and file pleadings and motions.
• Guide clients through the legal process.
• Interact with expert witnesses and draft reports.
• Prepare for and attend depositions, mediations, and court appearances.

Skills

Litigation skills

Trial preparation

Client management

Legal research

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Trial Attorney to join its team in New Haven, Connecticut. The attorney will manage a diverse and complex caseload, including slip and fall, security negligence, wrongful death, and animal attack cases, from pre-litigation through trial.

Duties

• Handle pre-litigation and litigation cases daily.
• Draft and file litigation documents, including pleadings and motions.
• Guide clients through the legal process.
• Interact with expert witnesses and draft reports.
• Prepare for and attend depositions, mediations, and court appearances.

Requirements

• Law degree from an accredited institution.
• Active member in good standing with the State Bar Association in CT.
• Minimum of 3 years of personal injury experience.
• Ability to manage a high volume of cases.
• Excellent client service and communication skills.
• Self-starter with long-term career goals.
• Superior writing and oral advocacy skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in Connecticut.

Skills

• Strong litigation and trial preparation skills.
• Effective communication and client management.
• Proficient in legal research and document drafting.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.