Job Description
Job DescriptionCommercial Litigation Associate Attorney
Direct Counsel is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney with 1–3 years of experience to join a leading East Coast law firm and its sophisticated Litigation practice.
Locations
Boston, MA; Greenwich, CT; Hartford, CT; New Haven, CT; Stamford, CT; West Hartford, CT
Position Overview
The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of commercial litigation experience and familiarity with state and federal courts in Connecticut and/or Massachusetts. Candidates should have experience handling complex commercial litigation matters and a demonstrated interest in intellectual property litigation.
This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who is eager to take on increasing responsibility, work on sophisticated matters, and develop within a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
Responsibilities
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
- Take and defend depositions.
- Attend court conferences and hearings.
- Argue motions and assist with courtroom proceedings.
- Conduct legal research and develop case strategy.
- Prepare and respond to discovery.
- Manage day-to-day case activities, deadlines, and litigation workstreams.
- Participate in trial preparation and assist with matters through all stages of litigation.
- Analyze complex legal and factual issues and develop effective litigation strategies.
- Collaborate with senior attorneys and litigation teams to develop creative and practical solutions for clients.
- Communicate with clients and contribute to exceptional client service.
Qualifications
- 1–3 years of commercial litigation experience.
- Demonstrated interest or experience in intellectual property litigation preferred.
- Familiarity with state and federal courts in Connecticut and/or Massachusetts.
- Experience with pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.
- Judicial clerkship experience is a plus.
- Excellent written, verbal, and advocacy skills.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent technical, professional, and client service skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
- Proactive approach with strong attention to detail.
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the Connecticut or Massachusetts Bar required, or ability to become admitted. Dual admission is a plus.
Work Environment
The firm offers a hybrid work environment, with attorneys able to work remotely two days per week.
Application Requirements
Candidates should be prepared to submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and a 2–3 page writing sampleconsisting of academic or professional work of which they are the sole author.