Personal Injury Associate Attorney

Job Overview
An established and growing law firm is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Personal Injury Associate Attorney to join their team in Danbury, Connecticut. This role presents an opportunity for a recent law school graduate or early-career attorney to gain valuable experience in personal injury law, focusing on mass torts and pre-litigation personal injury cases. The successful candidate will be trained in basic litigation and civil practice while making a meaningful impact on clients' lives.

Location

• Danbury, Connecticut

Duties

• Handle case intake, including mass torts and personal injury cases
• Manage cases from inception through to closure
• Efficiently meet and retain clients
• Communicate effectively with insurance representatives
• Assist with depositions, mediations, arbitrations, pre-trials, and settlement conferences
• Conduct legal research and prepare clients for depositions and independent medical examinations (IMEs)
• Provide exceptional client service, maintaining high standards of professionalism

Requirements

• Admission to the Connecticut Bar (required)
• Admission to the New York Bar (preferred)
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and accomplishment-driven
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Bilingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese (preferred)
• Strong desire to help others and provide excellent legal support

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Valid Bar license in Connecticut (required)
• New York Bar license (preferred)

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Legal research and analysis
• Client interaction and relationship management
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks

Benefits

• 401(k) with 3% employer matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

This Connecticut based firm practices in areas of law including, Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, Business Law and more. This law firm was founded over six decades ago.