Plaintiff's Attorney - Early-Career Opportunity in a Broad, Client-Focused Practice
Junior - Mid-Level | Litigation, Transactional, & Trusts & Estates Work | Meaningful Client Impact

We are working with a collaborative, client-centered law firm seeking a Plaintiff's Attorney with at least one year of experience to join their growing team in a desirable Hartford suburb. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career attorney eager to develop and refine their litigation skills in a supportive environment while contributing to a practice that serves clients across a broad range of legal needs.

Clients seek out this firm because they need a personal lawyer with both breadth and depth of legal knowledge --someone they can rely on through all of life's challenges and milestones. Whether they are buying their first home, navigating a family issue, facing litigation or trial, suffering a personal injury, managing a business, or planning an estate -- clients rest easy knowing the firm is there to represent and protect them.

What You'll Do:

• Represent plaintiffs in a variety of litigation matters from intake through resolution, including personal injury, contract, tort, probate, and business litigation
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, briefs, and legal correspondence
• Argue motions in court, take and defend depositions, and manage the discovery process
• Assist with trial preparation and courtroom work
• Work on transactional and advisory matters including real estate, business, and trusts & estates
• Maintain direct client communication, guiding individuals and businesses with care and clarity
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues in a team environment that values shared knowledge and support

Ideal Candidate:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admitted to practice in CT
• At least one year of legal experience, including litigation exposure.
• Experience with litigation and probate court matters preferred, as is experience drafting pleadings and discovery
• Strong research, legal writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset with a strong interest in working with clients on a regular basis
• Keen interest in courtroom advocacy and delivering exceptional client service
• Eager to grow and contribute to a mission-driven, general practice firm
• Organized, dependable, and comfortable working independently and collaboratively
• Technological competence / computer skills

What They Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability coverage
• Fully paid parking
• Excellent work-life balance
• Direct access to partners and clients, with real responsibility early on
• Opportunity to work both autonomously and as part of a team
• A chance to make a direct impact in the lives of the people and businesses they serve

The firm believes in working together -- combining their experience, knowledge, and resources -- to deliver exceptional results for their clients. If you're looking to build a diverse and rewarding legal career while helping real people with real problems, this is the position for you.

If you would like to be considered please provide a resume and two writing samples (preferably briefs or substantive memoranda not edited by others). Cover letters are appreciated, but not required. All applications are confidential and NOT shared with employers without the candidate's permission.

Oak Ridge Legal Search and the clients we work with are equal opportunity employers and provide equal opportunity to qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws. If a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.