Associate Attorney - Connecticut, United States - National Law Firm

Description

We are a national consumer-advocacy law firm providing representation to clients who have fallen into financial difficulty. With our young and growing firm, we offer the opportunity to broaden and develop your legal career in a practice that is rich in variety and challenges. If you desire to work with other talented people who share your passion for delivering excellent service to our clients, then a career with us may be a perfect fit for you

Our firm is based in New York City and we are currently seeking a full-time Associate Attorney to work remotely in Connecticut. This position entails working with managing attorneys and support staff exclusively through communications via telephone, and e-mail. This position imparts broad responsibilities and exposes you to a range of legal issues related to consumer protection, including transactional and civil litigation matters.

What We Offer:

• Compensation is competitive and commensurate with expertise and previous experience
• Remote Work Environment
• Training & Guidance
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401K Benefits with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Promotion & Growth opportunities
• An incredible team of smart and supportive people

Required Skills & Experience:

• Must be currently admitted to practice law in Connecticut (multiple-state admission is a big PLUS)
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm
• Must be able to work independently as well as in collaboration with others
• Possess superior organizational & time-management skills necessary to meet strict time deadlines
• Highest ethical standards and professional integrity
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in LexisNexis is a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to partner with employees of all levels throughout the organization

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and supervising a heavy & diversified caseload of the firm's clients in Ohio.
• Drafting pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, stipulations of settlement, etc.
• Communicating with clients regarding their respective matters
• Communicating with opposing parties to resolve/settle claims
• Legal research related to simple and complex issues in contract law and other areas of consumer law