Litigation Associate - Hybrid - Hartford, Connecticut

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a litigation associate with 2-7 years of experience for its Hartford, Connecticut office. The candidate must be admitted to practice law in Connecticut and will gain valuable courtroom and deposition experience while handling a varied caseload, including construction losses, liquor liability, premises liability, trucking accidents, and product liability matters.

Duties

• Gain valuable courtroom and deposition experience.
• Handle a varied caseload including construction losses, liquor liability, premises liability, trucking accidents, and product liability matters.
• Participate in trials and prepare for them.
• Take depositions and work with experts.
• Attend site inspections.
• Draft and argue motions.
• Receive ongoing skills training and shadowing opportunities.
• Engage in real-time coaching on client communication, discovery, motion practice, and courtroom advocacy.

Requirements

• Admitted to practice law in Connecticut.
• Possess strong academic credentials.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in Connecticut.

Skills

• Strong academic credentials.
• Admission to multiple states or a desire to gain admission in multiple states preferred.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package including a sign-on bonus.

This Massachusetts-based law firm specializes in litigation defense law. Some of its main areas of concentration are litigation, business law, and real estate law. The firm is comprised of a team of highly qualified attorneys and profession support staff. This is an AV-rated law practice. The firm is actively involved in various community outreach efforts and encourages diversity at the workplace.