Defense Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Title: Defense Litigation Associate Attorney
Job Location: Hartford, CT

Job Overview:
A law firm is seeking an experienced Defense Litigation Associate Attorney for its growing practice. The position offers the opportunity to join a national Mass Torts and Industry-Wide Litigation team. The focus will be on NYS Labor Law and personal injury litigation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in general liability litigation and a desire to contribute to a team-oriented and fast-paced environment.

Duties:

• Research Labor Law and personal injury issues, collaborating with senior attorneys to develop defense strategies.
• Take and defend depositions as required.
• Manage discovery processes, including e-discovery.
• Draft legal documents, including reports, memoranda, pleadings, discovery demands and responses, motions, and briefs.
• Participate in trial and ADR planning and preparation.
• Represent clients in courtroom conferences and motion appearances.
• Oversee the daily management of Labor Law and personal injury files under supervision.
• Maintain a focus on meeting the firm’s billable hours requirement (1900 hours annually).

Requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in general liability litigation.
• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York Bar is required.
• Admission to the Connecticut, Massachusetts, or New Jersey Bar (or ability to waive into NJ) is preferred.
• Experience appearing before NYS courts is essential; federal experience is a plus.
• Strong background in depositions, motion practice, pleadings, and e-discovery.
• Familiarity with Zoom, MS Teams, and other video conferencing tools for remote participation in depositions and court conferences.
• Willingness to travel for in-person depositions and court conferences as needed.
• Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to quickly absorb and understand new information.
• A high standard of performance with a sense of responsibility and attention to detail.
• A positive, cooperative, and flexible attitude is essential.
• Military experience is welcome.

Education:

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York Bar is required.
• Admission to additional State Bars (Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey) is preferred.

Skills:

• Strong litigation skills, including taking and defending depositions, motion writing, and legal research.
• Expertise in e-discovery and managing large-scale litigation files.
• Proficient in Zoom, MS Teams, and similar virtual meeting platforms.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for client interactions and collaboration with colleagues.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.

Job Location:

• Hartford, CT.