Associate Attorney
About The Position
Morrison Mahoney LLP is seeking a full-time civil litigation Associate Attorney in Hartford, Connecticut. The attorney will independently manage a caseload from inception through conclusion, handling matters in areas such as insurance defense, professional liability, construction, employment, medical malpractice defense, and long-term care. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from home. The Associate Attorney will draft pleadings, motions, and discovery requests; prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, and trials; collaborate with clients, experts, partners, and fellow attorneys on litigation strategies; provide clients with status updates and written reports; and conduct legal research and prepare memoranda. The position provides hands-on litigation experience and opportunities to work on complex cases in a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive environment.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Admission to the Connecticut State Bar or an adequate UBE score for admission to the jurisdiction.
- Three to eight years of litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense or a closely related practice area.
- Proficiency in drafting and arguing dispositive motions.
- Strong legal research skills and ability to respond effectively to discovery requests.
- Strong advocacy, attention to detail, prioritization, and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Clerkship experience.
Responsibilities
- Independently manage a caseload from inception to conclusion.
- Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery requests while adhering to deadlines.
- Prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, and trials.
- Collaborate with clients, experts, and other attorneys to develop litigation strategies.
- Keep clients informed through status updates and written reports.
- Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda to support case strategies.
- Assist with mediations, arbitrations, trials, and hearings.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Health Advocate
- Short- and long-term disability program
- Parental leave
- Military leave
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
- Flexible spending plan
- 12 paid holidays
- Flexible paid time off
- Discounts on tickets, shows, hotels, and more
- Identity theft protection
- Mobile phone stipend
- Associate Education Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
