Associate Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a full-time Associate Attorney in North Haven, CT, to support various legal matters, including personal injury, family law, criminal law, estate planning, and real estate. The role involves working closely with senior attorneys and managing day-to-day case responsibilities and client communications.

Duties

• Assist senior attorneys with personal injury, family law, criminal law, real estate, and estate-planning matters.
• Attend court appearances regularly throughout Connecticut, primarily for criminal and family matters.
• Draft and file motions, pleadings, and other court documents.
• Assist with discovery, hearings, trial preparation, and trials, particularly in personal injury, family law, and criminal matters.
• Assist with the pre-settlement handling of personal injury claims.
• Manage case files, prepare materials, track deadlines, and maintain organized records.
• Prepare documents for residential and commercial real estate closings and attend closings.
• Communicate with clients, lenders, real estate professionals, and other parties throughout the closing process.
• Draft wills and other estate-planning documents and assist with related client intake.
• Communicate regularly and professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other parties.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Connecticut, or recent graduate with Connecticut bar examination results pending.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to courts and other locations throughout Connecticut.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• No prior legal experience is required.

Education

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active license to practice law in Connecticut, or recent graduate with Connecticut bar examination results pending.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time-management abilities.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
Phone : (212) 232-0277
Fax : (213) 895-7306