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Location: Hartford, CT | Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid | Compensation: $145,000-$155,000

Overview

A prominent large law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney to join its Hartford office supporting its commercial litigation practice. This is an opportunity for a junior associate to develop a broad-based litigation practice in a collaborative, high-performance environment, with hands-on experience in state and federal courts and direct client interaction.

What you'll do

• Handle sophisticated commercial litigation matters in state and federal courts across Connecticut
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery materials and other litigation-related documents
• Participate in depositions, hearings, and court proceedings as experience allows
• Conduct legal research and support case strategy development
• Support all phases of case management, including strategy development and trial preparation
• Work closely with senior litigators on complex disputes with high-profile clients

Required qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in Connecticut, in good standing
• 1-3 years of substantive commercial litigation experience
• Experience handling litigation matters in state and federal courts within a law firm setting
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated commitment to client service, professionalism, and high-quality work product

Preferred qualifications

• Exposure to employment law–related issues is a plus, but not required
• Judicial clerkship experience is valued, though not mandatory

Compensation and benefits

• Expected annual salary range of $145,000-$155,000, as determined by experience and market factors
• Eligibility for profit-sharing and a discretionary bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) and other retirement plans
• FSA/HSA
• Paid parental leave
• Domestic partner benefits
• Family/dependent care leave
• Employee assistance program
• Commuter benefits

Why this role

This role offers a junior litigation attorney the chance to grow within a supportive, team-oriented environment where mentorship, professional development, and initiative are highly valued, while gaining meaningful responsibility on complex commercial litigation matters.