Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney for a fully remote position. The role involves engaging in complex litigation matters, including product liability, across various jurisdictions. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a diverse team to deliver strategic legal solutions.

Duties

• Draft and review pleadings, motions, and litigation documents.
• Manage discovery processes and respond to written discovery.
• Develop case strategies and trial themes with mentorship.
• Research and analyze applicable case law and statutes.
• Prepare witnesses for testimony in litigation and regulatory proceedings.
• Take and defend depositions of witnesses and experts.
• Argue motions and participate in court appearances.
• Draft pretrial reports and assist with case evaluations.
• Participate in mediations, settlement conferences, and hearings.
• Assist with settlement negotiations and client communications.
• Collaborate with and supervise paralegals and support staff.
• Support senior attorneys on complex litigation matters.
• Engage in business development and networking opportunities.
• Foster an inclusive and collaborative workplace culture.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice in Connecticut required; additional licenses a plus.
• 0-3 years of litigation experience, preferably in relevant fields.
• Experience in a billable-hour law firm environment preferred.
• Strong client-service orientation and communication skills.
• Self-motivated and capable of managing multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with document management systems is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to practice in Connecticut required.

Skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to perform under pressure.
• Commitment to professional development and mentorship.

Benefits

• Fully remote work environment.

This law firm handles legal matters throughout New England and manages litigation throughout the United States. It is a dynamic law firm that counsels, litigates, and navigates its clients through complicated legal matters that require scientific and medical knowledge, as well as multidimensional rational skills. Their professionals differ in backgrounds, experiences, risk tolerances, strengths, talents, and expertise, enabling them to look at cases and issues from all angles to provide the highest quality defense for the clients. This firm offers pro bono work as their responsibility as legal professionals. They hold multiple charitable events, contribute to charitable causes, and give back to their community.