Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm in Hartford, CT, is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate Attorney to join their team. The role involves defending and litigating a wide range of employment-related claims, representing employers in various legal proceedings, providing counsel on labor and employment laws, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will hold a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, possess excellent academic credentials, and have 2+ years of litigation experience with a strong background in employment law.

Duties:

• Defend and litigate lawsuits related to employment claims and agency charges of discrimination.
• Act as legal counsel, representing employers in court, before administrative agencies, in mediations, and during arbitration.
• Handle employment matters, including class/collective actions, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, contract disputes, employment tort cases, and non-compete disputes.
• Provide legal advice and counsel to employers regarding labor and employment laws and regulations.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• 2+ years of legal experience with a strong emphasis on employment law.
• Consideration of judicial clerkship experience as part of the litigation experience.
• Active Connecticut Bar admission or ability to quickly obtain admission.
• Proficiency in current court and employment-related agency procedures.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management abilities.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active Connecticut Bar License or eligibility for admission.

Skills:

• Employment law expertise.
• Litigation and legal defense.
• Legal advising and counseling.
• Arbitration and mediation.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Organizational and time management.
• Project management.

A Vault 10 firm for Labor and Employment Law, this firm is a powerhouse in this realm. If L&E is your passion, this is an excellent place to develop that specialty and learn from the best. The firm offers an impressive 57 offices from Portland to Puerto Rico, a physical testament to the fact that it has become one of the main employment law counsel providers in the nation. Attorneys at this firm can be sure that your employment matters will involve sophisticated clients and complex issues.