Associate Attorney 2

Associate Attorney Opportunity Litchfield Cavo LLP is a vibrant and growing nation-wide litigation defense law firm that strives to provide its employees with the encouragement and opportunities to develop and advance. While growing from 16 attorneys in 2 offices to 250 attorneys in 25 offices, Litchfield Cavo maintained its commitment to excellence in both the attorneys it attracts and the services it delivers. We provide all of our employees the tools they need to feel confident when contributing ideas, asking questions and building relationships both inside and outside the firm. Litchfield Cavo offers a competitive compensation plan and an excellent benefits package in a collegial and supportive work environment that provides substantial opportunities for professional development. Our Avon, CT office seeks a well-rounded, highly-motivated associate attorney licensed to practice in Connecticut courts. Massachusetts court admissions would be a plus. This is an exceptional opportunity to handle civil defense litigation including general, employment, and professional liability matters, and workers' compensation cases for nationwide clients with a forward-thinking firm. Experience can vary, but eagerness to learn and grow is required. Skills and Abilities The individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with the following: proactively work independently and as part of a team; demonstrate strong legal research and analytical skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong attention to detail with superb organization and prioritization skills; ability to move from case to case; knowledge of both state and federal court procedures; and, proficiency with MS Office including Excel, Outlook and navigating the internet; Responsibilities include handling a substantial caseload involving insurance defense litigation and workers' compensation cases. The following are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to do this job successfully under the direction of a partner: draft, prepare and handle pleadings, motions, orders and legal memoranda; draft and respond to written discovery and dispositive motions; conduct legal research competently and with proficiency; prepare and take depositions of parties and experts; review client documents, draft case evaluations and status report correspondence; assist with and participate in mediations and court appearances; attend informal and formal hearings at the Workers' Compensation Commission; and, interact directly with clients, claim professionals, opposing counsel, colleagues and staff. Our Firm provides an experienced support staff, current technology, ongoing training, and full-time IT and marketing departments. Litchfield Cavo LLP supports and encourages workforce diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws.