Associate Attorney

Job Description

Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach, LLP., with offices in Manhattan, Garden City, White Plains, Albany and Shelton, Connecticut, is seeking an attorney with 0-2 years of experience to work in the Shelton office. This position will primarily involve the defense of medical malpractice cases.

We offer the following:

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• Competitive compensation package with potential bonuses;
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• Excellent benefits including parental leave and 401(k);
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• A reasonable billable hour requirement;
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• Flexible work schedule including remote opportunities; and
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• Professional development including in house CLE program, mentorship program, and annual reviews to provide feedback on professional advancement.
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Your responsibilities will include:

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• Working with the best trial attorneys in the field from inception to trial with the potential to second-seat trials;
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• Drafting and responding to discovery demands;
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• Appearing for court conferences and oral argument on motions;
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• Conducting depositions;
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• Meeting with expert witnesses;
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• Counseling clients on case developments and drafting status reports; and
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• Writing motions on a variety of complex legal and medical issues.
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Requirements:

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• Must be admitted in Connecticut;
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• Strong research skills; and
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• Strong writing skills.
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• Please upload resume and writing samples when applying.
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