Civil Litigation Associate

Associate Attorney – Civil Litigation (3–8 Years)

Location: Hartford, CT (Hybrid)Salary: $105,000–$130,000 + Comprehensive Benefits

Confidential Opportunity – Established Regional Litigation Firm

A highly respected regional law firm is seeking a Civil Litigation Associate Attorney with 3–8 years of litigation experience to join its Hartford, Connecticut office. This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney looking to gain meaningful courtroom experience, manage a diverse caseload, and work alongside experienced litigators in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

This role offers a hybrid work schedule, hands-on responsibility, and the opportunity to handle sophisticated litigation matters while receiving mentorship from seasoned attorneys.

Practice Areas

The successful candidate will work on a broad range of civil litigation matters, including:

• Insurance Defense
• Professional Liability
• Construction Litigation
• Employment Litigation
• Medical Malpractice Defense
• Long-Term Care Defense
• General Civil Litigation

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a civil litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare case analyses and memoranda.
• Handle written discovery, depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions.
• Develop litigation strategies in collaboration with senior attorneys.
• Communicate regularly with clients, expert witnesses, opposing counsel, and the courts.
• Prepare status reports and provide exceptional client service throughout the litigation process.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active Connecticut Bar admission or eligibility for admission through the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE).
• 3–8 years of civil litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense or a related litigation practice.
• Experience drafting pleadings, dispositive motions, and discovery.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and time management abilities.
• Ability to independently manage multiple cases while working collaboratively within a team.
• Prior judicial clerkship experience is a plus but not required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $105,000–$130,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Hybrid work schedule
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Military Leave
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Mobile Phone Stipend
• Associate Education & Professional Development Program
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Employee discounts on travel, entertainment, and more

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a respected and growing regional litigation practice.
• Handle sophisticated litigation matters with significant client interaction.
• Gain meaningful courtroom and deposition experience.
• Receive mentorship from experienced trial attorneys.
• Enjoy a collaborative culture with strong opportunities for long-term career growth.
• Benefit from a hybrid work environment that supports work-life balance.

This is a confidential search for an established law firm with an expanding litigation practice. Qualified attorneys seeking challenging work, professional development, and long-term career advancement are encouraged to apply for a confidential discussion.

Feel free to reach out to Jessica with questions or for more information at 605-846-8647 or jessica.merkel@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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