Elder Neglect and Medical Malpractice Attorney

A growing mid-size firm seeks a Medical Malpractice Attorney for its Hartford, Connecticut office. This is an excellent opportunity for medical malpractice defense attorneys who wish to further develop in their careers by working with nationally recognized attorneys. We are known as one of the preeminent insurance defense law firms in the Northeast which defends and litigates lawsuits across a broad range of practice areas. Associates will be expected to independently manage a caseload involving medical malpractice claims.

Practice Area: 

• Medical Malpractice (Defense)

Requirements:

• JD from an ABA accredited law school and admission to the Connecticut State Bar.
• 1+ to 6 years (maximum) of experience in Medical Malpractice defense litigation required (clerkship experience is a plus).
• 1 year (minimum) of prior trial experience in Connecticut federal and state courts.
• Assist with mediations, arbitrations, trials, and hearings.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions.
• Perform legal research and prepare and respond to discovery.
• Take and defend fact witness and expert depositions.
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Our Hartford, Connecticut office is located on the eastern side of Hartford’s Downtown area, near Connecticut’s landmark Old State House, with views of the Connecticut River.

Salary Range:  $100K – $130K (salary commensurate with experience).

About Us:

The firm is an AV-rated law firm with 10 offices in the Northeast and is expanding its offices. We offer a challenging but friendly work environment, with true, hands-on experience for newly practicing lawyers, including the handling of trials in our litigation groups. Members of our team enjoy opportunity for advancement, excellent benefits, competitive salary, and a collegial and collaborative work environment.

Working at the Firm Provides:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package, including Health, Dental, Medical, and Vision.
• Corporate discounts.
• FSA and HSA Plan option(s) to help offset taxes for employees and dependents.
• 401K Plan/Employer match.
• Group Life and Long-term Disability Insurance.
• Self-insured Short-term Disability benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wireless phone/services stipend.