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Are you a highly motivated and driven attorney looking to take the next step in your litigation career? The Flood Law Firm, one of the largest and fastest-growing personal injury law firms in Connecticut, is looking for you. Our work makes a difference - we protect individuals who have been harmed through no fault of their own and go head-to-head with insurance companies and large corporations to fight for the compensation our clients deserve.
As a Litigation Attorney, you’ll take ownership of a personal injury caseload through final resolution, develop and execute litigation strategy, advocate for clients throughout the legal process, and work closely with an experienced team of attorneys and legal professionals. Every member of our team plays a crucial role in helping our clients navigate the legal process and put their lives back together.
Why The Flood Law Firm?
- Impactful Work: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of clients during some of their most challenging moments.
- Hands-On Litigation Experience: Take ownership of your cases and gain meaningful experience developing litigation strategy, taking depositions, working with experts, appearing in court, and preparing cases for trial.
- Exceptional Training and Mentorship: Continue developing your skills through Trial School, internal and external CLE opportunities, ADR seminars, hands-on deposition training, and mentorship from accomplished trial attorneys.
- Career Growth: Advance your career at a growing firm that recognizes strong performance and provides meaningful opportunities for professional growth.
- Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside experienced trial attorneys and legal professionals who collaborate to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients.
- Top Workplace Recognition: Join a team recognized as a Top Workplace for its culture of respect, collaboration, and excellence.
If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to strengthen your litigation experience, take ownership of meaningful cases, and grow with a successful and growing firm, we’d love to hear from you.
Requirements
Responsibilities:
- Independently manage a busy personal injury caseload through final resolution, including settlement, mediation, arbitration, or trial.
- Conduct regular case reviews and communicate with clients regarding case status, strategy, and the legal process.
- Handle all aspects of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, court appearances, and trial preparation.
- Develop litigation strategy and identify appropriate next steps based on the facts, procedural posture, and circumstances of each case.
- Coordinate, retain, and communicate with medical and liability experts as needed throughout the litigation process.
- Attend remote and in-person court hearings, conferences, pretrial conferences, and other court proceedings.
- Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and other team members to effectively manage and advance cases.
Experience:
- 2+ years of personal injury or other relevant litigation experience, including defense litigation experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency in discovery, motion practice, depositions, and courtroom advocacy.
- Strong research, writing, communication, and client-service skills.
- Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to effectively manage a busy litigation caseload.
- Strong judgment and ability to evaluate case issues, develop litigation strategy, and effectively advocate for clients.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Jury trial experience is a strong plus.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Enjoy four weeks of PTO each year, including sick time, providing you with the flexibility to rest and recharge.
- Paid Holidays: Receive eight paid holidays, including one floating holiday of your choice.
- Health Insurance: Receive fully paid medical insurance with comprehensive coverage to support your health and well-being.
- Additional Benefits: Select from additional benefit options, including dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, and short-term disability insurance, to tailor your coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access a variety of support services for personal and work-related matters.
- Professional Development: We invest in our team through professional development opportunities, training, and employee appreciation initiatives.
- 401(k) Plan Eligibility: After 12 months of employment, you will be eligible to participate in our 401(k) plan, which includes generous matching contributions.
Compensation:
- Salary Range: $125,000–$175,000, depending on experience.
- Additional Compensation: You will be eligible for performance-based bonuses and salary increases with no ceiling—and no billable-hour requirement. You will also receive one-third of the total fee collected on any cases you refer directly to the firm.
