Senior Counsel

Overview

This role supports the growth of a Connecticut litigation practice and offers Senior Counsel-level autonomy for an experienced trial attorney. The work focuses on sophisticated civil defense matters, with meaningful responsibility for case strategy, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, and trial.

Admission to the Connecticut Bar is required. Admission in New York is highly valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and advance case strategy and case themes aligned with defense objectives
• Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials
• Manage discovery across all relevant facets through case conclusion
• Take and defend depositions
• Handle substantive motion practice
• Communicate directly with clients and carriers on case developments
• Work with experts as needed for complex litigation matters
• Evaluate exposure and prepare matters for mediation and trial
• Provide routine communications with clients
• Cultivate relationships with existing and future clients
• Provide leadership and direction with respect to less experienced attorneys
• Work collaboratively with attorneys across all experience levels

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA approved school
• Must be licensed in your state
• 8+ years of solid litigation experience, specifically with litigation support, deposition and trial preparation
• Ability to manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial
• Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision
• Outstanding listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Professional appearance and demeanor

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling insurance defense matters
• Experience with time management systems
• Connecticut litigation experience
• Admission in both Connecticut and New York (particularly valuable, but dual admission is not required)
• Backgrounds may include general liability, premises liability, professional liability, products liability, medical malpractice, employment, toxic tort, or other complex civil defense litigation

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $150,000–$200,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
• Annual billable hours bonus: $10,000, then aggregating with $7,500 for every additional tier
• Comprehensive benefits coverage, including plans available at zero employee cost (average annual employer contribution for health/vision/dental/life coverage is $700–$1,700)
• 401(k) program with a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4–5%
• Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings plan (full-time attorneys after one year with the firm) $100–$200/month
• Paid parental leave at base pay
• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60
• Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
• Comprehensive in-house training and leadership development opportunities
• Firm provided CLE programs and paid bar license renewal fees
• Flexible vacation policy for attorneys
• Defined pathway to partnership
• Internal diversity and inclusion programs (including Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative)
• Firm-wide charitable giving program
• Numerous social and off-site events each year
• Flexible Work Model: Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available

Location

Connecticut

Notes

• Active Connecticut Bar license is required.
• Admission in New York is highly valued but not required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer. No recruiters/agencies.