Our client, a well-established and growing law firm, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Litigation Attorney to join its New Haven office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigator looking to take on sophisticated matters while working alongside a collaborative team of accomplished legal professionals.

The ideal candidate will bring 5-15 years of litigation experience and a strong background handling commercial, employment, and/or probate disputes. This role offers significant client interaction, courtroom exposure, and the opportunity to manage cases from inception through resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload involving commercial litigation, employment disputes, and probate litigation

• Handle all phases of litigation, including case strategy, pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation

• Draft and review motions, briefs, pleadings, contracts, legal memoranda, and other litigation documents

• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis to support case strategy and client objectives

• Represent clients in state court proceedings, hearings, depositions, mediations, and other legal proceedings

• Provide trusted legal counsel and strategic guidance to clients on complex legal matters

• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to develop effective litigation strategies

• Maintain accurate and detailed case files while ensuring exceptional client service

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

• Active Connecticut Bar admission in good standing

• 5-15 years of litigation experience with demonstrated success handling complex disputes

• Strong experience in commercial litigation, employment law litigation, probate litigation, or a combination thereof

• Proven experience practicing in Connecticut State Courts

• Exceptional legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills

• Strong understanding of civil procedure, litigation strategy, and case management

• Ability to independently manage multiple matters while meeting deadlines

• Excellent client relationship management and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Trial, arbitration, and mediation experience

• Experience handling sophisticated business disputes and high-value litigation matters

• Demonstrated ability to develop case strategy and manage matters with minimal supervision

What Our Client Offers

• Opportunity to work on challenging and high-profile litigation matters

• Collaborative and supportive legal environment

• Direct client contact and meaningful courtroom experience

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

• Long-term career growth and advancement opportunities

If you are an experienced litigator seeking a platform to further develop your practice and make an impact, we encourage you to apply.