Personal injury associate (2-3 years) - URGENT NEED in Wethersfield

Job Description

Associate Attorney – Personal Injury (Civil Litigation)

Position: Associate Attorney Practice Area: Personal Injury / Civil Litigation Bar Requirement: Connecticut Bar required; Massachusetts Bar preferred but not required Experience Level: ~2 years of relevant personal injury experience Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with individual experience and market value

About the Opportunity

A well-established civil litigation firm is seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to join its Personal Injury department. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with approximately two years of personal injury experience who is looking to further develop litigation skills while working alongside experienced trial attorneys in a collaborative environment.

The firm offers meaningful responsibility, hands-on litigation exposure, and long-term professional growth. Compensation will be determined based on the individual candidate’s experience and overall market value.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury matters through all phases of litigation
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda
• Conduct legal research and case analysis
• Participate in depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and court personnel
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategy and resolution

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active Connecticut Bar license (required)
• Approximately 1–3 years of personal injury litigation experience (ideally ~2 years)
• Massachusetts Bar admission is a plus, but not required
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
• Professional demeanor with strong client communication skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base compensation based on experience and market value
• Health insurance fully funded by the firm
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid vacation time
• Personal days and sick days
• Long-term growth and mentorship opportunities

For additional information on this opportunity, please contact Brendan Chamberlin directly at 651-364-7403. Resumes may be confidentially sent to brendan.chamberlin@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.