Complex Litigation Associate

Chaffin Luhana LLP • Stamford, CT

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for a Complex Litigation Associate at Chaffin Luhana, focusing on high-stakes plaintiff litigation. The position offers a unique opportunity to learn from experienced trial lawyers and gain hands-on experience in preparing complex cases for trial from investigation through verdict. Responsibilities include interviewing witnesses, uncovering facts, managing documentary evidence, working with expert witnesses, preparing depositions, developing legal arguments, and shaping trial presentations. The practice areas include product liability, sexual assault, catastrophic injury, and mass torts. The role emphasizes mentorship and increasing responsibility for individuals aiming to become outstanding trial lawyers. The position is ideally based in Stamford, Connecticut, but exceptional remote candidates willing to travel are considered.

Requirements

• At least 4–6 years of complex civil litigation experience.
• Strong experience in complex civil litigation.
• Writes clearly, persuasively, and with meticulous attention to detail.
• Enjoys mastering complex factual records and finding the details that change the outcome of a case.
• Can independently analyze large amounts of evidence while exercising sound judgment.
• Takes ownership of projects while collaborating effectively with colleagues.
• Is intellectually curious, highly organized, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Is coachable, humble, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Wants to develop into an exceptional trial lawyer through mentorship, preparation, and hands-on experience.
• Believes exceptional trial lawyers continually grow through self-awareness, honest feedback, and a commitment to personal and professional development.
• Shares our commitment to Doing Good by Doing Right® and representing plaintiffs with excellence, integrity, and compassion.

Nice To Haves

• Exceptional remote candidates who are willing to travel regularly for depositions, witness preparation, trial preparation, and trials.

Responsibilities

• Conduct witness interviews and factual investigations to develop compelling liability and damages evidence.
• Analyze large volumes of documentary evidence, discovery, and testimony to identify the facts, themes, and strategy that will shape successful cases.
• Develop case chronologies, factual analyses, and strategic recommendations for trial teams.
• Work collaboratively with experienced trial lawyers to develop persuasive case themes and trial strategy.
• Draft and respond to written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.
• Conduct sophisticated legal research and draft persuasive motions, briefs, evidentiary motions, and trial memoranda.
• Prepare deposition outlines, defend and take depositions, and analyze testimony for strategic use throughout the litigation.
• Organize and designate deposition testimony for trial presentation.
• Prepare clients, fact witnesses, corporate representatives, and expert witnesses for depositions and trial testimony.
• Assist in identifying, retaining, and preparing expert witnesses, including helping develop expert opinions, supporting materials, and reports.
• Prepare trial exhibits, witness examinations, demonstrative evidence, exhibit lists, and other trial materials.
• Support trial teams during hearings, focus groups, mediations, and trials, taking on increasing responsibility as your experience and performance warrant.

Benefits

• Discretionary match contribution of 5% for 401k, with the Firm matching 100% of the first 3% of the employee’s contribution and 50% of the employee’s next 2% of contribution of the employee’s annual compensation.
• The Chaffin Luhana Foundation makes an annual donation to the charity of your choice.
• $460 per employee or family towards their monthly health premium.
• Full coverage towards an employee’s dental premium, less than $1 monthly. You will only pay $12 a year for your dental plan.
• Contribute up to $500 pre-tax towards your annual medical deductible via a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
• Contribute up to $5,000 pre-tax Dependent Care (DCR).
• Contribute up to $1,000 pre-tax towards your medical Flex Spending Account (FSA).
• Contribute up to $280 per month pre-tax towards your transit ticket (TRN) via commuter benefits.
• Contribute up to $280 per month pre-tax towards a pay-for-parking plan (PKG) via commuter benefits.
• 15 paid time off (PTO) days / 20 PTO days after 3 years with the Firm.
• 3 sick days per year.
• Office closed for 10 public holidays.
• Office usually closed for at least a week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Business casual dress code.
• Up to $500 annually for continued education/training.
• Employees take a Kolbe Assessment to learn their instinctive method of operation.
• Time Management Luncheons with senior management team.
• Free access to GreenTree SportsPlex for Pittsburgh office.
• Bonusly points for a peer-to-peer recognition system.
• Free team lunches and happy hours.
• Year-end discretionary bonus.
• Yearly firm outing for all of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed