Employment Litigation Associate Attorney Job at LJW Recruitment Solutions, Hartford, CT

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  • LJW Recruitment Solutions
  • Hartford, CT

Job Description

Employment Litigation Associate – Hartford, CT

Location: Hartford, CT (Hybrid)
Experience Level: 5+ years
Practice Area: Employment Litigation

Position Overview

A nationally recognized labor and employment law firm with more than 1,000 attorneys across major U.S. markets is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate to join its Hartford office. The firm is consistently ranked in the First Tier nationally for Labor & Employment Litigation and Management-side Employment & Labor Law.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of litigation experience, with a strong preference for an employment law background. The role includes defending employers in complex employment litigation matters and providing practical, strategic counseling across all aspects of the employment relationship.

Key Responsibilities

  • Defend employers in all aspects of employment litigation , including claims involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour violations, contract disputes, and other employment-related issues
  • Represent clients before state and federal courts and employment-related administrative agencies
  • Provide employers with advice and counsel on a wide range of workplace law issues
  • Conduct legal research, drafting, analysis, and case strategy development
  • Collaborate with colleagues while also managing assignments independently

Required Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials
  • 5+ years of litigation experience (employment law strongly preferred)
  • Judicial clerkship experience will be considered as litigation experience
  • Active Connecticut Bar admission or ability to obtain admission promptly
  • Strong understanding of federal and state court and agency procedures
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • High attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work
  • Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
  • Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork, with the ability to work independently

Ideal Candidate Attributes

  • Experience handling employment litigation from initial investigation through resolution
  • Ability to provide clear, business-oriented advice and counsel to employers
  • Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working directly with clients
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of balancing competing priorities

What They Offer

  • Hybrid in-office/remote work schedule
  • Opportunities for mentorship, training, and professional development
  • Collaborative, supportive, and team-oriented culture
  • Exposure to sophisticated employment litigation and advisory matters
  • Strong platform to grow within a leading national labor and employment practice

This position offers an excellent opportunity for a skilled litigator to advance their employment law practice within a top-tier national firm.

For more information, please contact matthew@ljwsolutions.com

INDUS

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Education:

  • Doctorate (Preferred)

Experience:

  • employment litigation: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • CT 06103, United States (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in CT 06103, United States

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Work at office, Flexible hours,

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