Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Hartford, CT, is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate Attorney to join their team. The role involves defending and litigating a wide range of employment-related claims, representing employers in various legal proceedings, providing counsel on labor and employment laws, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will hold a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, possess excellent academic credentials, and have 2+ years of litigation experience with a strong background in employment law.

Duties:

• Defend and litigate lawsuits related to employment claims and agency charges of discrimination.
• Act as legal counsel, representing employers in court, before administrative agencies, in mediations, and during arbitration.
• Handle employment matters, including class/collective actions, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, contract disputes, employment tort cases, and non-compete disputes.
• Provide legal advice and counsel to employers regarding labor and employment laws and regulations.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• 2+ years of legal experience with a strong emphasis on employment law.
• Consideration of judicial clerkship experience as part of the litigation experience.
• Active Connecticut Bar admission or ability to quickly obtain admission.
• Proficiency in current court and employment-related agency procedures.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management abilities.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active Connecticut Bar License or eligibility for admission.

Skills:

• Employment law expertise.
• Litigation and legal defense.
• Legal advising and counseling.
• Arbitration and mediation.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Organizational and time management.
• Project management.

Legal