Litigation Associate

Morrison Mahoney LLP•Hartford, CT

22d•$105,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Morrison Mahoney LLP as a Full-Time Associate Attorney in Hartford, CT, focused on civil litigation. With 3-8 years of experience, you'll have the opportunity to tackle complex cases in areas such as Insurance Defense, Professional Liability, Construction, Employment, Medical Malpractice Defense, and Long-Term Care. You will be part of a dynamic team that values problem-solving and customer-centricity, driving impactful outcomes for clients. This role offers the flexibility to work from home, allowing you to maintain work-life balance while achieving your professional goals. The expected pay ranges from $105,000 to $130,000 (commensurate with experience). As a civil litigation Associate Attorney at Morrison Mahoney LLP, your role will be both dynamic and rewarding. You will independently manage your own caseload from inception to conclusion, drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery requests while meticulously adhering to deadlines. Your day will include preparing for and attending depositions, hearings, and trials, providing you with invaluable courtroom experience. Collaboration is essential; you'll engage closely with clients, experts, and fellow attorneys to devise effective litigation strategies. Regular communication will keep clients informed with status updates and written reports, all while conducting comprehensive legal research and writing memoranda to bolster case strategies. Working alongside seasoned partners and senior attorneys, you'll ensure smooth case management, enhancing your professional skills in a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive environment.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
Admitted to the Connecticut State Bar or have an adequate UBE score for admission to the jurisdiction
3 to 8 years of litigation experience preferably in insurance defense or closely related practice area
Proficiency in drafting and arguing dispositive motions
Strong capabilities in performing thorough legal research and responding effectively to discovery requests
Strong advocacy skills
Attention to detail
Prioritization skills
Effective communication

Nice To Haves

Clerkship experience

Responsibilities

Independently manage your own caseload from inception to conclusion
Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery requests while meticulously adhering to deadlines
Prepare for and attending depositions, hearings, and trials
Engage closely with clients, experts, and fellow attorneys to devise effective litigation strategies
Keep clients informed with status updates and written reports
Conduct comprehensive legal research and writing memoranda to bolster case strategies
Ensure smooth case management