Personal Injury Associate

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Hartford, CT

Personal Injury Associate

Attorney

3-20 yrs required

No

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm is actively seeking an experienced Personal Injury Associate Attorney to join its Connecticut team. This role is ideal for a legal professional with a strong background in personal injury litigation who is detail-oriented, client-focused, and passionate about seeking justice for injury victims. The firm emphasizes a collaborative team culture and offers substantial opportunities for professional development and performance-based rewards.

Location:

• Hartford, CT

Duties:

• Litigate personal injury cases involving automobile and premises liability in Connecticut state courts

• Work directly with clients, partners, and team members to develop medical and factual evidence

• Draft and file pleadings, discovery, motions, and legal documents

• Research complex legal issues in both State and Federal cases

• Argue discovery motions before the court

• Oversee the court approval process for wrongful death and minor settlement cases

• Manage all litigation stages including pre-litigation, discovery, and settlement preparation

• Track service of process, manage filing deadlines, and ensure statute of limitations compliance

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of personal injury litigation experience

• Demonstrated ability to manage personal injury cases independently from start to finish

• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset

• Compassionate, client-focused approach aligned with values of ethical representation

• Strong time management and multitasking skills in a high-volume environment

• High attention to detail and organizational discipline

• Comfort and proficiency with legal technology and Microsoft Office Suite

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the Connecticut State Bar (required)

• Additional bar admissions in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, or West Virginia are a plus

Skills:

• Excellent legal research, analytical, and writing skills

• Strong oral advocacy and courtroom presentation abilities

• Ability to handle complex litigation and client communications

• Technologically savvy and adaptable to new software tools

• Growth-oriented and open to professional training and development

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

• Incentive bonus structure based on performance metrics (KPIs)

• 401(k) plan with generous firm matching

• Health and dental insurance (most or all premiums covered for typical team members)

• Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions up to $750

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare and transit

• Paid Time Off (PTO), 10 paid holidays, and additional sick/bereavement leave

• Firm-wide holiday closure between Christmas and New Year’s

• Annual continuing education allowance

• Bonusly peer-recognition program

• Annual firm retreat and holiday dinner celebration

• Philanthropic opportunities through firm-supported charity events and foundation donations