A Northeast Legal Powerhouse seeks an associate-level attorney to work with the collaborative business litigation team.

Responsibilities:

Represent our clients in courtroom and mediation/arbitration proceedings
Take and defend depositions
Research various factual and legal issues and collaborate with senior attorneys about strategies
Draft memoranda, pleadings, discovery demands and responses, motions, briefs, etc.
Examination of records and transactions underlying business disputes and investigations as to potential client claims
Commitment to working in a variety of commercial litigation practice areas
Collaborate with colleagues across departments to provide comprehensive legal support to our clients
The firm requires a minimum of 1800 billable hours annually

Qualifications:

4-7+ years' experience in litigation required
Experience in complex commercial litigation and/or bankruptcy preferred
Admission to Connecticut bar required
Admission to New York and/or Massachusetts bar preferred
Experience with Connecticut State Court and Federal Court practice required
Federal or state judicial clerkship experience preferred
Must have Juris Doctorate degree with an ABA accredited law school and be an active member in good standing of the bar
Must have excellent research and writing skills
Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing
Must be able to function effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Demonstrated high level organizational skills for prioritizing workload
Demonstrated ability to absorb, process and understand new information rapidly
Maintains high standards of performance
Exhibits conscientiousness, dedication, self-discipline, and a sense of responsibility
Must have a professional, cooperative, positive and flexible attitude
Ability to work with diverse personalities within various levels of the organization
Military experience welcome