General Liability Associate Attorney

Job Title:
General Liability Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A well-established law firm located in Cheshire, CT, is currently seeking a skilled General Liability Associate Attorney. This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic legal team focused on handling a variety of litigation defense cases, including motor vehicle torts, general liability, premises liability, and construction litigation. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, a passion for legal defense, and the ability to manage cases from initiation to resolution.

Duties:

• Manage cases from start to finish, ensuring proper legal strategy and client communication
• Draft case strategies, motions, and briefs while analyzing evidence
• Collaborate effectively with clients, witnesses, and expert witnesses
• Oversee discovery, depositions, and case preparation for trial
• Conduct legal research and provide legal advice to clients
• Represent clients in depositions, hearings, and other legal proceedings

Requirements:

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admission to the Connecticut Bar in good standing
• 0-10 years of experience.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases efficiently

Education:

• Juris Doctor (Doctoral degree) required

Certifications:

• Admission to the Connecticut Bar

Skills:

• Litigation defense experience preferred
• Expertise in motor vehicle tort, premises liability, general liability, and construction litigation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and present solutions clearly
• High level of professionalism and client service

Job Location:

• Cheshire, CT

Benefits:

• 401(k) plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Health insurance and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Employee referral program

This boutique law firm provides legal services with a focus on insurance defense matters. Its major practice areas include health professional liability, insurance coverage and extracontractual claims, legal malpractice, premises liability, product liability, trucking and transportation, and workers' compensation. Its team of attorneys offers decades of combined legal experience. Its office is located in Cheshire, Connecticut.