Civil Litigation Associate (Attorney) at Oak Ridge Legal Search in Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Responsibilities

• Their ideal candidate has at least three years of experience working on civil litigation matters, preferably in insurance defense or a closely related practice area, at a law firm. Areas of focus will include Insurance Defense, Professional Liability, Construction, Medical Malpractice Defense, and Long-Term Care. This is a great opportunity to get hands-on experience alongside top AV-rated attorneys working on diverse and challenging cases. You'll have the opportunity to manage your own caseload from start to finish-drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery requests, managing discovery, conducting legal research, taking and defending fact witness and expert depositions, preparing for and assisting in hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and trials, working closely with clients, experts and fellow attorneys to develop effective litigation strategies, and working alongside partners and senior attorneys to ensure seamless case management.

Requirements

• We are working with a regional law firm with offices in the tri-state area and New England, seeking a Litigation Associate with at least three years of civil litigation experience to join their Hartford, CT office.
• Candidates should have a Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to the Connecticut State Bar, or sufficient UBE score to be admitted to the jurisdiction, upon hire, and at least three years of experience preferably in insurance defense or a closely related practice area. Proficiency in drafting and arguing dispositive motions, strong attention to detail, stellar written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, the ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to perform legal research and respond to discovery requests, is crucial.
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Skills

Required

• Strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills

Benefits

• The firm offers a competitive salary, bonus potential, a wide range of benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, FSA and HSA plans, short-term and long-term disability, and a 401(k)/profit sharing plan. The firm also offers a collegial and collaborative work environment, professional development opportunities, a supportive environment offering opportunities for growth and advancement, and a hybrid work schedule.
• $ 105,000.00 - 130,000.00 (US Dollar)