Associate Attorney - Municipal Law and Litigation

About the role

Harris Beach Murtha is seeking an associate to join its collaborative Litigation team in Hartford. This role will work with attorneys in the Municipalities & Local Agencies Industry Team, and Creditors’ Rights Practice Group, and other litigators.

Responsibilities

• Work with experienced attorneys, including leadership within the office, on a wide range of municipal and land use matters, landlord-tenant litigation, insurance defense litigation, and regulatory issues affecting public sector clients.
• Represent municipalities, boards, agencies, and private clients in litigation, administrative proceedings and hearings.
• Aid in all phases of municipal and land use matters, including zoning, planning, subdivisions, and related regulatory issues.
• Draft pleadings, memoranda, motions, briefs, contracts, and regulatory submissions.
• Conduct legal research and collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategy and client counseling.
• Support clients on matters involving property tax appeals, public health issues, and other matters uniquely affecting municipalities.
• Advise on compliance with local, state, and federal regulations impacting governmental entities.
• Work across a broad range of municipal issues, including governance, policy, and operational challenges.
• Support litigation matters involving creditors’ rights, landlord-tenant, and insurance defense.

Requirements

• Admission to the Connecticut bar (required)
• Admission to the New York and/or Massachusetts bar (preferred)
• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school
• Experience with Connecticut state courts, administrative bodies, or local land use boards
• Strong research, writing, and verbal communication skills
• The ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly absorb and analyze new information
• A high level of professionalism, conscientiousness, and responsibility
• A positive, flexible, and cooperative attitude

Qualifications

• Military experience welcome

Skills

• Strong research, writing, and verbal communication skills
• The ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly absorb and analyze new information
• A high level of professionalism, conscientiousness, and responsibility
• A positive, flexible, and cooperative attitude

Benefits

• Hybrid work opportunity in Harris Beach Murtha’s Hartford, CT office
• Exposure to a diverse mix of litigation, regulatory, and advisory work for public sector clients
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the role and the client base.