Attorney

Perez Law has 350 lawyers and staff in offices across the US and abroad. Large document reviews are run by our e-discovery team in Relativity. Paralegals rarely work weekends, though trial prep can change that.

Position summary

We are adding an Attorney to our Family Law team. We are looking for an attorney who can manage their own files, take depositions and argue motions without hand-holding. This is a hybrid role. Most of the team is in the New Haven office Tuesday to Thursday.

Duties

• Take and defend depositions
• Report case status to clients, partners and insurance carriers
• Track billable time daily and meet annual hour targets
• Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel and adjusters
• Advise clients on case strategy, risks and likely outcomes

Qualifications

• 3+ years of practice experience in the relevant area of law
• Licensed to practice in Connecticut and in good standing
• Organized with a heavy caseload and many deadlines
• Strong legal research and writing skills

Nice to have

• Existing book of business or client referrals
• Jury trial experience
• Mediation training

Compensation: $163,000 - $193,000 annually DOE.

Perks and benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• 11 paid holidays
• Life insurance
• Health, dental and vision coverage starting on day one
• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 5%

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you need an accommodation during the application process, let us know.

We are unable to sponsor visas for this position.

Start: Flexible.

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