Search All Attorney Jobs in Connecticut

Stamford office of an AmLaw firm seeks career associate attorney with 1-3 years of litigation experience. The candidate will be serving in legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, conducting discovery and appearing in court as needed on behalf of banks, special servicers and other corporate clients involved in commercial foreclosure actions and other complex civil litigation. Must preferably have experience representing lenders in foreclosure actions and be familiar with Connecticut and New York rules of practice. CT and NY Bar Admissions are required. Legal

The candidate must have a superior academic record, excellent writing and communication skills, and the ability to work independently.

This law firm was established over a century ago to provide a broad range of legal services. Their areas of practice include antitrust, immigration, real estate, healthcare, family law, business litigation, technology, energy, crisis management, and more. Their offices are located in Boston, New York, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Stamford, and Wilmington.

Litigation - General/Commercial, Bankruptcy

Full-Time

Hartford office of an AmLaw firm seeks intellectual property associate attorney with 4-7 years of patent litigation experience. The candidate should have technical background and registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics or Computer Science background are preferred, with patent prosecution experience highly preferred. CT Bar admission is required. Legal

The candidate must have a superior academic record, and excellent research and writing skills.

This firm has given a lot of thought to the interplay between the New York and the New Jersey legal markets. Although one of the oldest and largest in New Jersey, this firm wants to capture the Manhattan type work at Manhattan type billing rates. Although they are not quite there yet, this firm has developed a structure that enables it to base the bulk of its personnel and resources in New Jersey, and have a small New York space from which to handle the 'big city' work. An interesting plan, to be sure. Associates here raves about the reasonable hours and the immediate responsibility, many of whom deal directly with clients and handle entire cases. This is one of the few New Jersey firms where you will see the reverse commute--attorneys leaving Manhattan to take advantage of pleasant work environment and excellent training ground.

IP - Litigation - Physics, IP - Litigation - Mechanical, IP - Litigation - Electrical Engineering, IP - Litigation - Computer Science

Full-Time

Stamford office of an AmLaw firm seeks intellectual property patent associate attorney with 2-4 years of ‎experience in patent preparation and prosecution in a law firm or ‎technology company. The candidate will be expected to evaluate the patentability of innovations, draft patent applications and responses to office actions, ‎perform research and analysis, and provide guidance on a variety of patent ‎and IP-related issues. Should preferably have a background in Mechanical Engineering. Must be and remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in Connecticut. Legal

The candidate must possess excellent academic ‎credentials as well as strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational ‎skills. Must have a Juris Doctor degree. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing is essential. Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines is needed. Should have ability to work professionally and effectively with Clients, Partners, Associate and Support Staff; ability to work effectively with others as part of a team; clear and effective drafting skills; exceptional project management skills. Must be a US citizen.‎

Over a century old, this firm is a strong regional presence. With well developed practice areas particularly in state court commercial litigation, this firm consistently delivers good work. The firm strongly prefers the Northeastern born and bred--from law schools to clients. And, more importantly, associates are expected to make substantial contributions to the firm in terms of work product and, over time, to business development.

IP - Patent - Mechanical

Full-Time

Stamford office of an AmLaw firm seeks intellectual property patent agent with 2-4 years of ‎experience in patent preparation and prosecution in a law firm or ‎technology company. The candidate will be expected to evaluate the patentability of innovations, draft patent applications and responses to office actions, ‎perform research and analysis, and provide guidance on a variety of patent ‎and IP-related issues. Should preferably have a background in Mechanical Engineering. Must be and remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in Connecticut. Legal

The candidate must possess excellent academic ‎credentials as well as strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational ‎skills. Must have a Juris Doctor degree. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing is essential. Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines is needed. Should have ability to work professionally and effectively with Clients, Partners, Associate and Support Staff; ability to work effectively with others as part of a team; clear and effective drafting skills; exceptional project management skills. Must be a US citizen.‎

Over a century old, this firm is a strong regional presence. With well developed practice areas particularly in state court commercial litigation, this firm consistently delivers good work. The firm strongly prefers the Northeastern born and bred--from law schools to clients. And, more importantly, associates are expected to make substantial contributions to the firm in terms of work product and, over time, to business development.

Patent Agents - Mechanical

Full-Time

Greenwich office of an AmLaw firm seeks trusts and estates associate attorney with 1-3 years of experience in estate planning and estate and trust administration, including knowledge of the relevant state and federal tax laws. The ideal candidate should have Connecticut Bar admission (or willingness to become admitted in Connecticut). Admission to New York, Massachusetts, Florida or New Jersey is a plus. Legal

The ideal candidate should have excellent technical, professional and client service skills. Strong written and oral communication skills as well as excellent academic credentials are required.

This regional law firm employs 300 attorneys that practice in established regional, national, and international companies on many legal matters including complex litigation, transactions, and regulatory matters. Their practice focuses mainly on financial institutions, government, insurance, real estate, and manufacturing issues. This firm has been practicing law for over a century and is one of the first environmental practice groups to form a women's leadership program.

Trusts and Estates

Full-Time

Stamford office of an AmLaw firm seeks real estate associate attorney with ideally 2-4 years of transactional experience, specifically including representation of major commercial and multi-family developers, investors and lenders, with an emphasis on office and industrial leasing. The candidate should have Connecticut Bar admission. Legal

The candidate should possess excellent academic credentials, along with strong written and oral communication skills.

This law firm is present in Boston, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and Washington, DC. Their practice areas include commercial litigation, individual clients, energy and utility law, intellectual property, labor and employment, corporate and business law and real estate, environment and land use. With around 300 attorneys, this 100-year old firm has gained a superior and a high value reputation over the years and is well-positioned to provide help for regional, national and international clients.

Real Estate

Full-Time

Stamford office of an AmLaw firm seeks investment management/private funds associate attorney with 2-6 years of experience. The candidate should have an appropriate Bar admission (or eligibility to obtain admission promptly). Specific experience should include: Practice focused on formation and structuring of private investment funds, onshore and offshore funds, including hedge funds, fund of funds, fund of fund managers, private equity funds, commodity pools, venture capital funds, real estate funds and other private investment funds; Counseling investment managers on federal securities laws, including Investment Advisers act compliance, Securities Act (Regulation D and Regulation S) and 3(c) exclusions under Investment Company Act; Counseling advisers on compliance with Commodities Exchange Act ("CEA"); Experience with registering as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act, registration as a commodity pool operator and commodity trading adviser under the CEA as well as perfecting applicable exemptions for such advisers; Experience drafting investment management agreements, PPMs, operating agreements and limited partnership agreements, subscription agreements, and side letters; Counseling clients in connection with the preparation of GP and Investment Manager operative agreements including structuring incentive compensation and other employee benefits; Partnership tax experience and negotiating ISDA confirmations/prime brokerage agreements a plus. Legal

The ideal candidate should have excellent technical, professional and client service skills, and must possess excellent academic credentials and strong written and oral communication skills.

This law firm is present in Boston, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and Washington, DC. Their practice areas include commercial litigation, individual clients, energy and utility law, intellectual property, labor and employment, corporate and business law and real estate, environment and land use. With around 300 attorneys, this 100-year old firm has gained a superior and a high value reputation over the years and is well-positioned to provide help for regional, national and international clients.

Corporate - Private Equity, Corporate - Investment Company Act

Full-Time

Stamford office of an AmLaw firm seeks general corporate and investment management/private funds associate attorney with 2-6 years of experience. The candidate should have Bar admission (or eligibility to obtain admission promptly). Desired experience includes merger and acquisition transactions; entity formation; corporate governance; commercial finance; venture capital financing; and strategic joint ventures. Legal

The ideal candidate should have excellent technical, professional and client service skills, and must possess excellent academic credentials and strong written and oral communication skills.

This law firm is present in Boston, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and Washington, DC. Their practice areas include commercial litigation, individual clients, energy and utility law, intellectual property, labor and employment, corporate and business law and real estate, environment and land use. With around 300 attorneys, this 100-year old firm has gained a superior and a high value reputation over the years and is well-positioned to provide help for regional, national and international clients.

Corporate - Venture Capital, Corporate - Private Equity, Corporate - M&A

Full-Time

Hartford office of an AmLaw firm seeks technology associate attorney with ideally 2-5 years of experience in the area of technology and intellectual property licensing arrangements, transfer of technology and intellectual property, and outsourcing contracts, as well as Connecticut Bar admission. The candidate will provide support in all areas of technology development, procurement, licensing and disposition, IP protection, privacy and cybersecurity, and IT and business process outsourcing for large and small businesses in a variety of industries. Experience with startup and emerging technology companies and interest in TBED is a plus. Legal

The candidate should possess excellent academic credentials, along with excellent written and oral communication skills. Must demonstrate a team-oriented, client-focused approach to law practice.

This large, full-service firm is very women-oriented, and it has created many benefits to appeal particularly to women, including flexible work arrangements and 12-week paid maternity leave. Many of the firm's attorneys are active in many community, professional and civic matters. Associates receive in-house training in a variety of areas and early client contact and hands-on experience. There is a "business casual" dress code, but associates are expected to keep professional clothing at the office in case of short notice meetings. All associates are expected to spend at least 50 hours annually on pro bono, and this is part of their billable hour expectation of 1800.

Technology Transactions

Full-Time

Hartford office of an AmLaw firm seeks tax associate attorney with 4-6 years of experience. The candidate should have experience in transactional tax matters, including corporate tax, partnership tax, international tax, and mergers and acquisitions. Must have relevant state tax experience and federal tax experience. Federal income tax experience is preferred. Bar admission to CT State Bar is required. Legal

The ideal candidate should have excellent technical, professional and client service skills, and must possess excellent academic credentials and strong written and oral communication skills.

This large, full-service firm is very women-oriented, and it has created many benefits to appeal particularly to women, including flexible work arrangements and 12-week paid maternity leave. Many of the firm's attorneys are active in many community, professional and civic matters. Associates receive in-house training in a variety of areas and early client contact and hands-on experience. There is a "business casual" dress code, but associates are expected to keep professional clothing at the office in case of short notice meetings. All associates are expected to spend at least 50 hours annually on pro bono, and this is part of their billable hour expectation of 1800.

Tax - M&A and Transactions, Tax - International, Tax - Federal

Full-Time