Associate Attorney needed for Hartford office

Job Title: Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney to manage and handle a caseload of contested foreclosures, defensive litigation, and ancillary matters on behalf of mortgage servicers and investors. The candidate will be responsible for drafting legal documents, appearing in court, communicating with clients, and collaborating with support staff.

Duties:

• Manage and handle the caseload of contested foreclosures, defensive litigation, and ancillary matters.
• Analyze loan files, title reports, and other client documents.
• Draft motions, pleadings, settlement agreements, discovery demands, and responses.
• Appear in court for settlement, case management conferences, motion arguments, trials, hearings, and appeals.
• Communicate with clients to ensure quality representation and implementation of all client directives.
• Collaborate with support staff for document preparation and execution.
• Research and analyze difficult client cases, seeking advice from partners as needed.
• Create matter budgets and seek fee approval from clients.
• Track billable and non-billable time.

Requirements:

• J.D. degree.
• A Bar license in good standing in Connecticut is required.
• Bar license in Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, and/or New York is a plus.
• 5 years relevant litigation experience.
• Knowledge of Connecticut Mortgage Foreclosure Law preferred.
• Ability to effectively manage time and priorities.
• Strong writing skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team setting.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to maintain professionalism amidst challenges.
• Ability to interact and communicate well with clients, staff, peers, and management.
• Positive attitude.

Education and Certifications:

• J.D. degree.
• Bar license in Connecticut (required), additional licenses in other states (a plus).

Skills:

• Knowledge of Connecticut Mortgage Foreclosure Law (preferred).
• Civil litigation skills (pleadings, discovery, trial, appeals).
• Effective time management.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Professionalism and confidentiality.
• Positive attitude and teamwork.

Job Location: Hartford, CT

Specializing in bankruptcy, real estate transactions, eviction, foreclosure and litigation, this leading firm was founded in 1982. With offices throughout the country, the firm provides high quality and efficient representation. The highly experienced group of attorneys works together with clients to achieve their goals and minimize their risk. The firm has an environment that supports both personal and professional development. Besides offering a competitive salary with great benefits, the firm provides growth training, birthday paid time off, company-sponsored events, rentals cars, cellular service and discounts in the gym. The firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace.