Associate Attorney

About the role

Stamford, CT office of Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg, LLP is seeking an Associate Attorney with 1‑5 years of litigation experience. Connecticut bar admission is required for a varied caseload that may include professional liability, casualty coverage, employment and/or securities matters. The position offers a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in Connecticut
• 1‑5 years of litigation experience
• Knowledge of federal and state rules of civil procedure
• Ability to comprehend complex matters, identify and articulate core issues, and understand applicable legal principles
• Proven time‑management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize issues and tasks
• Keen eye for detail coupled with exceptional research and proofreading abilities
• Thorough knowledge of legal procedures and current developments
• Strong research and legal writing skills

Responsibilities

• Efficient management of multiple cases
• Timely preparation of pleadings, motions and discovery for opposing parties
• Participate in mediations, hearings and depositions as required
• Client interaction and problem resolution as it relates to cases
• Integration of best practices and standards in handling clients and their cases
• Evaluation of findings and development of strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases
• On‑time completion of reports/projects, adhering to partner and client needs/guidelines

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance

Schedule

Hybrid work schedule; full‑time position.