Associate Attorney

About the Firm

This progressive, mid‑sized litigation firm—headquartered in Hartford with an additional office in Westport—has built a 30+ year reputation for excellence in medical malpractice, complex civil litigation, toxic tort, products liability, personal injury, and insurance coverage work.

What This Role Offers:

• Meaningful hands-on litigation experience
• The opportunity to work alongside some of Connecticut’s most respected trial lawyers
• A supportive environment that values excellent writing, preparation, and advocacy
• A hybrid schedule with 3 days in-office (more for early-career attorneys)
• Competitive compensation + bonus structure

Key Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse caseload with a focus o n medical malpractice defense
• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda with strong writing and analytical skills
• Conduct depositions, court appearances, and discovery
• Work collaboratively with partners, clients, and experts
• Contribute to case strategy from inception through resolution
• Represent clients in state and federal courts in Connecticut

Ideal Candidate Profile

A strong candidate brings:

• 1–10 years of medical malpractice defense OR broader litigation experience
• Admission to practice in Connecticut
• Excellent writing, research, and communication skills
• Strong courtroom presence and professional demeanor
• A collaborative approach and positive attitude

Compensation & Benefit

• $100,000 – $150,000 base compensation (dependent on experience)
• Bonus: $50/hour for billables above 1,800 collected hours
• Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite
• 401(k) with employer match
• 2 weeks PTO
• Paid family medical leave