[Hiring] Associate Attorney @Morrison Mahoney LLP

Role Description

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
• General Liability
• Premises Liability

You will be part of a dynamic team that values problem-solving and customer-centricity, driving impactful outcomes for clients. This role offers the flexibility to work from home, allowing you to maintain work-life balance while achieving your professional goals. The expected pay ranges from $105,000 to $130,000 (commensurate with experience).

A Day in the Life of an Associate Attorney:

• Independently manage your own caseload from inception to conclusion.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery requests while adhering to deadlines.
• Prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Engage closely with clients, experts, and fellow attorneys to devise effective litigation strategies.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and write memoranda to bolster case strategies.
• Ensure smooth case management while working alongside seasoned partners and senior attorneys.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to the Connecticut State Bar or have an adequate UBE score for admission to the jurisdiction.
• 1 to 5 years of litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense or a closely related practice area.
• Clerkship experience is considered a valuable asset.

Requirements

• Proficiency in drafting and arguing dispositive motions.
• Strong capabilities in performing thorough legal research and responding effectively to discovery requests.
• Strong advocacy skills for mediations, arbitrations, trials, and hearings.
• Attention to detail and prioritization skills.
• Effective communication skills.

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