Employment Law and Litigation Associate

Job Overview: A prominent legal practice is seeking a skilled and motivated attorney to join their Employment Law and Litigation team. This is an exciting opportunity for a legal professional with 1–5 years of experience, excellent writing, research, and communication abilities, and a passion for employment law. The role involves handling various aspects of employment law, including litigation defense and risk management, and requires a commitment to delivering high-quality legal services.

Duties:

• Provide legal support in federal and state employment law cases, including:
  • Handling claims related to wrongful termination, discrimination, defamation, and trade secret misappropriation.
  • Enforcing restrictive covenants, ensuring wage and hour compliance, and addressing sexual harassment cases.
  • Assisting in risk avoidance strategies and conducting investigations.
• Prepare and defend legal actions through:
  • Legal research, writing, and motion responses.
  • Discovery compliance and management.
  • Conducting and defending depositions.
  • Preparing for and participating in hearings and trials in administrative, state, and federal courts.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to develop litigation strategies and manage case progress.
• Engage in class action litigation defense when required.
• Maintain an organized and efficient workflow to manage multiple cases simultaneously.

Requirements:

• 1–5 years of legal experience, preferably in employment law and litigation.
• Admission to practice law in Connecticut.
• Strong academic credentials, with a demonstrated ability to handle complex legal matters.
• Excellent writing, research, and communication skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active Bar admission in Connecticut (required).

Certifications:

• Connecticut Bar License (required).

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Proficiency in legal research, drafting, and case management.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks independently.
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients, colleagues, and court officials.
• Experience in deposition preparation and trial advocacy is a plus.

This Connecticut firm works in areas of business transactions, real estate, education law, estate planning, business succession, labor law, civil litigation, employment law, and municipal law to provide legal solutions to all clients. They work in the New England area and provide cost-efficient solutions to their clients while working closely with them to identify business law concerns.