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LITIGATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Location: Hartford, CT
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Our client, a prominent AmLaw 200 firm, is seeking a talented Associate Attorney with litigation experience to join its Hartford office supporting its commercial litigation practice. This opportunity is ideal for a junior associate who is eager to develop a broad-based litigation practice within a collaborative, high-performance law firm environment. The role offers hands-on experience handling matters in both state and federal courts, with meaningful responsibility and direct client interaction.
Candidate Profile
- JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
- Active Bar Admission in Connecticut, in good standing
- 1-3 years of substantive commercial litigation experience
- Experience handling litigation matters in state and federal courts within a law firm setting
- Exposure to employment law–related issues is a plus, but not required
- Judicial clerkship experience is valued, though not mandatory
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Demonstrated commitment to client service, professionalism, and high-quality work product
Key Responsibilities
- Handle sophisticated commercial litigation matters in state and federal courts across Connecticut
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery materials and other litigation-related documents
- Participate in depositions, hearings, and court proceedings as experience allows
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Conduct legal research and support case strategy development
- Support all phases of case management, including strategy development and trial preparation
- Work closely with senior litigators on complex disputes with high-profile clients
Why Join Us?
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Salary: Expected annual salary range of $145,000-$155,000, as determined by experience and market factors
- Eligibility for profit-sharing and a discretionary bonus
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid time off; 401(k) and other retirement plans; FSA/HSA; paid parental leave; domestic partner benefits; family/dependent care leave; employee assistance program; and commuter benefits
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and a writing sample for consideration.
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Salary : $145,000 - $155,000