Litigation Associate - Stamford, CT

Day Pitney LLP

Position Overview Day Pitney’s Complex Commercial Litigation group is seeking an associate with 2-5 years of commercial litigation experience to join our growing team in Stamford, CT. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in all aspects of complex commercial litigation and familiarity with the state and federal courts in Connecticut. We are looking for candidates who are excited about litigating and taking on more responsibility and doing challenging work, including handling discovery, taking and defending depositions, drafting and arguing pleadings and motions, day-to-day case management, and participation in trial preparation. Prior experience as a judicial clerk is also a plus. In addition, dual admission in the New York courts is a plus, as is experience with government and internal investigations. Day Pitney’s Complex Commercial Litigation group, consisting of more than one hundred attorneys in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Florida, advises clients on a broad range of complex commercial and business litigation matters. The position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative, team-oriented and sophisticated work environment with industry experts. Day Pitney offers a hybrid in-office / remote work schedule to provide our attorneys greater flexibility. Requirements 2-5 years of solid commercial litigation experience (government and internal investigations experience is a plus) Excellent technical, professional and client service skills Excellent written and verbal communication and advocacy skills Team-oriented with an emphasis on collaboration Effective and efficient problem solving capabilities with the ability to work independently and proactively, and to develop creative solutions to meet client and team needs Connecticut bar admission in good standing (dual admission in NY is a plus) About Day Pitney Day Pitney, an East Coast-based law firm with national and international reach, has approximately 300 attorneys in 13 offices in Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Washington, DC. Day Pitney’s Corporate, Litigation, and Trusts and Estates attorneys represent a variety of clients from individuals to Fortune 500companies. Since 1902, Day Pitney has been working collaboratively and effectively with clients in a wide range of industries, including Energy and Utilities; Financial Services; Healthcare and Life Sciences; Insurance and Reinsurance; Intellectual Property and Technology; Family Office Practice; Real Estate and Environmental; and Tax Exempt Organizations and Charitable Giving. Day Pitney’s lawyers provide deep bench knowledge and experience and work seamlessly across disciplines to guide our clients through the evolving legal landscape. For more information on Day Pitney, visit www.daypitney.com. Diversity & Inclusion Day Pitney is committed to diversity and inclusivity. We foster diversity within our firm and the communities in which we live and work. Diversity is one of the firm’s core values. We believe people of diverse skills, opinions, perspectives, lifestyles, ideas, thinking and knowledge make us a stronger, more productive law firm. We actively seek out people who distinguish themselves from the pack—people of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, interests, and work and life experiences that will strengthen our practices and our firm. Join Us If you want to join a collaborative, energetic, and nurturing environment where you will take on complex challenges and have a direct impact on the successes of businesses and the lives of people, Day Pitney is the place for you. You will be a key contributor working on sophisticated legal matters alongside recognized leaders in their fields, with mentoring and support along the way to hone your skills and help you reach your career goals. Required application materials include a cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample (two to three pages from your academic or work experience of which you are the sole author). All applications and search firm submissions must be submitted through our online portal. Day Pitney is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posted
Title
Associate
Practice Areas
Litigation
Specialties
Commercial
Experience
2 to 5 years
Type
Law Firm