Job Description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced litigator to join its New Haven, Connecticut office. This role offers a mid-career attorney the chance to engage in complex litigation matters, collaborate with a skilled team, and advance within a supportive environment.

Duties

• Handle sophisticated disputes for business and individual clients.
• Engage in courtroom work and manage complex commercial disputes.
• Provide direct client contact and genuine autonomy from the start.
• Litigate across various practice areas, including commercial contract disputes, employment litigation, and probate and estate disputes.

Requirements

• 5-15 years of litigation experience.
• Demonstrated courtroom and hearing experience.
• Experience in commercial/contract disputes, probate and estate litigation, or employment litigation.
• Connecticut and Federal bar admission.
• Strong writing, advocacy, and client communication skills.
• Ability to manage matters independently while collaborating within the firm.
• Prior experience at a litigation boutique or full-service firm with significant commercial litigation volume.
• Familiarity with corporate or business law matters is ideal, but not required.
• An existing client following or portable business is welcomed, but not required.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admission to the Connecticut and Federal Bar.

Skills

• Strong litigation and courtroom skills.
• Excellent client communication and advocacy abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching.
• Bonus based on performance.
• Dental and health insurance.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Paid time off.
• Profit sharing.

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