Associate Attorney

Orion Placement
  • Greenwich, Connecticut
    27 days ago

    Job Description

    Pay: $145,000.00 - $220,000.00 per year

    Why This Is a Great Opportunity

    • Join a respected litigation team handling sophisticated employment and complex civil litigation matters.
    • Manage high-impact cases for employers, businesses, and executives from inception through resolution.
    • Gain meaningful courtroom experience, including depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
    • Work alongside accomplished litigators in a collaborative, mentorship-focused environment.
    • Enjoy a hybrid work schedule that promotes flexibility while maintaining strong team collaboration.
    • Be recognized and rewarded for your contributions through performance-based bonuses and long-term career advancement opportunities.

    Location: Hybrid opportunity based in Greenwich, Connecticut, offering the flexibility to split your time between the office and remote work while collaborating with an experienced litigation team.

    Note: Applicants must be admitted to the Connecticut Bar and have at least 3+ years of employment litigation experience. Experience handling complex civil litigation matters is highly preferred.

    About Us

    We are a well-established, full-service law firm dedicated to delivering exceptional legal representation and practical business solutions. Our attorneys work collaboratively across multiple practice areas to provide outstanding client service while fostering a culture of mentorship, professional growth, and long-term success. We value initiative, integrity, and teamwork, giving our attorneys the opportunity to build rewarding careers while making a meaningful impact for clients. Confidential Employer.

    Job Description

    • Represent employers and business clients in employment litigation and complex civil litigation matters.
    • Handle cases from inception through resolution, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation.
    • Draft and argue dispositive motions, briefs, memoranda, and other litigation documents.
    • Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies that achieve favorable client outcomes.
    • Defend clients in matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour disputes, restrictive covenants, wrongful termination, and related employment claims.
    • Manage discovery, including document production, written discovery, and witness preparation.
    • Attend court appearances, hearings, depositions, mediations, and settlement conferences.
    • Build strong client relationships while collaborating with attorneys across multiple practice areas.
    • Contribute to business development and maintain exceptional client service.

    Qualifications

    • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
    • Active Connecticut Bar admission required.
    • 3+ years of employment litigation experience.
    • Experience handling complex civil litigation matters.
    • Strong legal writing, research, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
    • Experience managing cases independently while balancing multiple deadlines.
    • Excellent communication, organizational, and client relationship skills.
    • Trial experience is a plus.

    Why You Will Love Working Here

    You'll join a collaborative legal team that values excellence, professional development, and client success. Attorneys are trusted with meaningful responsibility, sophisticated litigation matters, and opportunities for long-term career advancement in an environment that rewards initiative, teamwork, and exceptional client service.

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    Benefits:

    • Dental insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Retirement plan
    • Vision insurance

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationGreenwich, Connecticut

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