Litigation Associate

About the role

Join Morrison Mahoney LLP as a full-time Associate Attorney in Bridgeport, CT, focused on civil litigation and insurance defense. With 1-5 years of experience, you'll have the opportunity to tackle complex cases in areas such as Professional Liability, Legal Malpractice, and General Liability and Premises Liability.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage your own caseload from inception to conclusion, drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery requests while meticulously adhering to deadlines.
• Prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, and trials, providing you with invaluable courtroom experience.
• Engage closely with clients, experts, and fellow attorneys to devise effective litigation strategies.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and write memoranda to bolster case strategies.
• Collaborate with seasoned partners and senior attorneys to ensure smooth case management, enhancing your professional skills in a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive environment.

Requirements

• Hold a Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school and be admitted to the Connecticut State Bar or have an adequate UBE score for admission to the jurisdiction.
• Have 1 to 5 years of litigation experience preferably in insurance defense or closely related practice area.
• Clerkship experience is considered a valuable asset.
• Proficient in drafting and arguing dispositive motions, with strong capabilities in performing thorough legal research and responding effectively to discovery requests.
• Strong advocacy skills are crucial as you assist in mediations, arbitrations, trials, and hearings.
• Attention to detail, prioritization skills, and effective communication are key attributes for success in this position.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Advocate
• Short + Long Term Disability Program
• Parental Leave
• Military Leave
• Life Insurance
• 401(K)
• Flexible Spending Plan
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Discounts on tickets, shows, hotels and more
• Identity Theft Protection
• Mobile Phone Stipend
• Associate Education Program

Pay

The expected pay ranges from $105,000 to $130,000 (commensurate with experience).

Schedule

Work from home flexibility to maintain work-life balance while achieving your professional goals.