Mid-Level to Senior Litigation Associate - Employment Litigation (CT)
About The Position
Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP is hiring an attorney with at least three years of employment litigation experience to join its Employment Litigation team in Stamford, Connecticut. The firm represents a wide variety of public and private employers, including for-profit companies, not-for-profit organizations, financial and educational institutions, and municipal entities. Its employment litigation practice handles matters at every stage, from inception through trial and appeals, and also serves as national counsel in certain high-exposure matters. The successful candidate will be a bright, highly motivated, proactive attorney and excellent writer who can work independently and interact comfortably with clients. The firm describes its workplace as enriching, collegial, and supportive, with opportunities for professional growth and advancement. The position is described as hybrid office/remote.
Requirements
- Admission to practice in Connecticut.
- At least 3 years of experience in employment litigation.
- Strong legal research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to interact with clients and command client confidence.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.
- Willingness and capability to act independently.
Nice To Haves
- Admission to practice in New York.
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with senior litigators to develop litigation strategy for the defense of employment actions.
- Draft and review pleadings, discovery, memoranda, briefs, legal correspondence, and other litigation documents.
- Analyze employment records.
- Represent clients in court and before administrative agencies.
- Participate in depositions, conferences, hearings, trials, and other aspects of employment litigation.
- Interact with employment experts.
- Conduct legal and employment research and analysis.
- Draft motions.
- Work cooperatively with others.
- Interact with clients.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and well-being benefits.
- Personal and professional development.
- Career growth opportunities.
- Collegial and supportive culture.
- Eligibility for a discretionary performance-based bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
