Melick & Porter, LLp, a mid-sized civil defense firm with offices throughout New England, is currently seeking an associate attorney in their Southbury, CT office. Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and writing sample to hrogers@melicklaw.com.
Role Responsibilities:
- Handle all phases of cases from inception to resolution.
- Conduct research to support legal proceedings and to formulate a defense or to initiate legal action.
- Represent the firm and its clients in court hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
- Take and defend depositions.
- Collaborate with senior associates and partners on complex litigation matters.
- Provide advice and legal counsel to clients regarding their legal rights and obligations.
- Stay updated with changes in legislation that may affect clients and the practice of civil litigation.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
- 1-5 years of general civil litigation experience preferred.
- Admitted to the Connecticut Bar.
- Admissions to other New England states are a plus.
- Outstanding research, writing, and advocacy skills.
- Prior deposition, mediation, and trial experience preferred.
- Experience with an insurance defense firm is a significant advantage.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and optional long-term disability
- 15 accrued PTO days per year
- 11 paid holidays
- On-site fitness center
- Employee community involvement
- Hybrid work environment opportunities available.
About Melick & Porter, LLP
Melick & Porter, LLP is a firm of trial and appellate attorneys that provides high-end legal representation for clients in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and throughout New England and the country. Our reputation as seasoned and successful trial lawyers has steadily grown since our founding in 1983. Melick & Porter, LLP has been ranked by Best Lawyers® in the 2024 “Best Law Firms” in five practice areas. In addition, Melick & Porter is honored to have nine lawyers listed in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® as well as 12 attorneys named to the Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Rising Stars list.
Melick & Porter, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Southbury, CT 06488: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Southbury, CT 06488