Associate Attorney - Municipal Law and Litigation

Harris Beach Murtha•Hartford, CT

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Harris Beach Murtha is seeking an associate to join its collaborative Litigation team in Hartford. This role will work with attorneys in the Municipalities & Local Agencies Industry Team, and Creditors’ Rights Practice Group, and other litigators. This associate will work closely with experienced attorneys, including leadership within the office, on a wide range of municipal and land use matters, landlord-tenant litigation, insurance defense litigation, and regulatory issues affecting public sector clients. The work is fast-paced, team-oriented, and provides meaningful responsibility across all phases of client engagements. While the primary focus of this role is municipal and land use work, the associate will also support broader litigation matters, including creditors’ rights and landlord-tenant litigation, as needed.

Requirements

Admission to the Connecticut bar (required)
Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school
Experience with Connecticut state courts, administrative bodies, or local land use boards
Strong research, writing, and verbal communication skills
The ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
Demonstrated ability to rapidly absorb and analyze new information
A high level of professionalism, conscientiousness, and responsibility
A positive, flexible, and cooperative attitude

Nice To Haves

2-5+ years of litigation experience
Exposure to municipal law, land use or administrative law
Experience with creditors’ rights, landlord-tenant litigation and/or insurance defense litigation is a plus
Admission to the New York and/or Massachusetts bar (preferred)
Military experience welcome

Responsibilities

Represent municipalities, boards, agencies, and private clients in litigation, administrative proceedings and hearings
Assist with all phases of municipal and land use matters, including zoning, planning, subdivisions, and related regulatory issues
Draft pleadings, memoranda, motions, briefs, contracts, and regulatory submissions
Conduct legal research and collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategy and client counseling
Support clients on matters involving property tax appeals, public health issues, and other matters uniquely affecting municipalities
Advise on compliance with local, state, and federal regulations impacting governmental entities
Work across a broad range of municipal issues, including governance, policy, and operational challenges
Support litigation matters involving: Creditors’ Rights, Landlord-Tenant, Insurance Defense