Associate Attorney (Labor & Employment)

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Flextime and remote work opportunities.
Continuing legal education and professional development opportunities.



Equal Opportunity Employer

Freeman Mathis & Gary is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.



Summary:

The law firm Freeman Mathis & Gary is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney in Labor & Employment Law to join their growing team in Hartford, CT. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and a strong academic background. The firm offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth and advancement.

Job Title:

Associate Attorney (Labor & Employment)

Salary:

Competitive compensation

Experience:

At least 3 years of experience

Responsibilities:

- Provide initial analysis and develop case strategy
- Prepare and respond to discovery
- Take and defend depositions, draft motions and attend hearings
- Explain legal options to clients and bringing possible outcomes or threats to their attention
- Build relationships with clients
- Ability to negotiate, research, and communicate verbally and in writing effectively

Requirements:

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- In good standing and able to practice law in the state of Connecticut
- Strong critical thinking skills and solid academic background
- Strong sense of urgency about problem solving, meeting deadlines and achieving goals
- Knowledgeable, attentive, and proactive
- Excellent communicator, negotiator, public speaker, and problem solver
- Self-motivated, and goal oriented with a track record of meeting billable hours goals
- Inclined to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision
- Detail oriented, organized and effective
- Professional and can get along with people; communicates well with staff
- Computer skills: Microsoft Word and Outlook
- Experience with iManage and/or OneDrive a plus

Benefits:

- Opportunity for growth and advancement within the Firm
- Speaking and writing opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
- Bar expenses paid by Firm
- HSA and FSA plans to help offset taxes for employees and dependents
- 401K Plan
- Company provided life insurance up to $150k
- Company paid long-term disability coverage
- Year-end bonuses and referral fee incentives
- Regular, firmwide socials and events
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flextime and remote work opportunities
- Continuing legal education and professional development opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Freeman Mathis & Gary is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

H1: Join Our Growing Team as an Associate Attorney in Labor & Employment Law
H2: Competitive Salary and Benefits Available

Bullet Points:

- Seeking an experienced Associate Attorney in Labor & Employment Law to join our growing team in Hartford, CT
- Minimum 3 years of experience required
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
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- In good standing and able to practice law in the state of Connecticut
- Opportunity for growth and advancement within the Firm
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
- Regular, firmwide socials and events for team building
- Flextime and remote work opportunities available
- Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision, HSA and FSA plans, 401K, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, year-end bonuses, referral fee incentives, employee assistance program, PTO and holiday leave, flexible work arrangements, including remote options.

Negotiation, Research, Communication, Legal Writing, Problem Solving, Client Relationship Building

Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school

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Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school

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