Litigation Associate Attorney

Pay: $135,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

Note: This position is hybrid, requiring employees to work on-site 23 days per week at our clients Stamford, CT office, with flexibility to work remotely on other days.

Note: The qualified candidate for this position must have a minimum of one (1) year of litigation experience, strong research and writing skills, and experience drafting pleadings, discovery, and motions.

About Our Client

Our client is a prestigious, full-service business law firm known for its deep commitment to excellence, collaboration, and integrity. Founded on the principles of providing outstanding legal services and maintaining the highest professional standards, the firm represents clients in complex civil, white-collar, and securities litigation matters nationwide. With a team of former federal prosecutors, government officials, and top-tier law firm attorneys, the firm offers an intellectually stimulating and collegial environment where professional growth and work-life balance are equally valued.

Job Description

• Handle a variety of complex litigation matters, including civil, white-collar defense, and securities cases.
• Draft and file pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and responses.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis across a range of litigation topics.
• Participate in internal investigations and client interviews.
• Work collaboratively with partners and senior associates on litigation strategy, case management, and client communication.
• Prepare for and assist with depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Manage multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining meticulous attention to deadlines and detail.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the Connecticut Bar.
• Minimum of 1 year of litigation experience in a law firm or judicial clerkship (preferred)
• Exceptional writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery materials.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Judicial clerkship experience strongly preferred but not required.

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Hybrid flexibility on-site collaboration 23 days per week with remote flexibility.
• Work on high-impact, sophisticated litigation matters alongside accomplished attorneys.
• Exposure to white-collar defense, securities, and internal investigations.
• Join a respected firm known for its collegial culture, community service, and pro bono work.
• Excellent compensation and benefits, including:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid parental leave
• Commuter benefits and disability insurance

JPC-429

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Note, these requirements are in conjunction with the job description but supersede what is written in the ad: 1+ year of litigation experience. CT bar license or eligible for prompt admission. Drafting pleadings, discovery, or motions exp. Relocation - No

Judicial clerkship experience is preferred but is not required.

• Submissions Name / Em: Marlee / [email protected];[email protected];[email protected]

Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Litigation Associate Attorney- Finn Dixon & Herling LLP - JPC 429 - Source

**New Job Order Alert**

• Client job title: Litigation Associate Attorney

• Location: Stamford, CT

• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid

• Experience: 1+

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Litigation Associate, Associate Attorney, White Collar Defense Attorney — keywords: civil litigation, white collar, securities, pleadings, discovery, motions, trial preparation, investigations, advocacy, writing, legal research, judicial clerkship, Connecticut Bar,

• # of hires needed: 1

• Open or not to recruiters on TE: No

Recruiter Explainer (10-Year-Old Version)

This role is for a junior-to-mid-level litigation attorney at a leading Stamford law firm handling complex civil, white-collar, and securities litigation. The associate will draft pleadings, manage discovery, and participate in investigations and trial preparation. Ideal candidates are sharp writers with 1–5 years of litigation experience and an interest in high-stakes advocacy. Judicial clerkship experience is highly valued. Hybrid role with 2–3 days per week in-office.