Junior to Mid-level Personal Injury Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm in Stamford, CT, is seeking a Junior to Mid-level Personal Injury Litigation Associate Attorney with 1-5 years of litigation experience and an interest in plaintiffs’-side personal injury work. The ideal candidate will have superior legal research, writing, and analytical skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively with clients, adversaries, and decision-makers. They should be capable of efficiently managing multiple tasks and deadlines, possessing excellent academic credentials and Connecticut Bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct legal research and draft legal memoranda, pleadings, motions, and discovery documents.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel in a professional manner.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials as needed.
• Manage a caseload independently under the supervision of senior attorneys.
• Assist in case evaluation, strategy development, and settlement negotiations.
• Maintain organized case files and documentation.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Connecticut Bar or eligibility to obtain prompt admission.
• 1-5 years of litigation experience, preferably with exposure to personal injury law.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to case management.
• Commitment to professional development and growth in plaintiffs’-side personal injury litigation.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Connecticut Bar or eligibility for prompt admission.

Skills:

• Superior legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficiency in legal case management and document review.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative approach to legal practice.

The principal law office is based in Connecticut. There are ten practice areas. Disciplines are diverse such as litigation, corporate law, employment law, personal injury law and family law. The legal practice staffs twenty-two competent attorneys. Community service participation is supported at the firm.