Associate Attorney

Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg, LLP

Stamford, CT

$90,000 to $110,000 Yearly
Vision , Medical , Dental , Life Insurance , Retirement
Full-Time

Job Description

Stamford, CT office of Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg, LLP is currently seeking an Associate Attorney with 1-3 years of Litigation Experience. Insurance Defense experience is preferred. CT admission is required for varied caseload including professional liability, casualty coverage, employment and/or securities. Hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

JD from an accredited law school
Must be admitted to practice in Connecticut
1 - 3 years of experience
Knowledge of federal and state rules of civil procedures
Ability to comprehend complex matters, to identify and to articulate core issues, and to understand applicable legal principles
Proven time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize issues and tasks
Possess keen-eye for detail, coupled with exceptional research and proofreading abilities
Thorough knowledge of legal procedures and current developments
Strong research and legal writing skills

Responsibilities

Efficient management of multiple cases
Timely preparation of pleadings, motions and discovery to opposing parties
Participate in mediations, hearings and depositions as required
Client interaction and problem resolution as it relates to cases
Integration of best practices and standards in handling clients and their cases
Evaluation of findings and development of strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases
On-time completion of reports/projects, in adherence to partner and client needs/guidelines

Company Description

Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg, LLP (“WSS”) is a nationally recognized law firm founded three decades ago. WSS has offices in New York, NY; Jersey City, NJ; Stamford, CT; Boston, MA; Philadelphia, PA; Miami, FL; Houston, TX; Los Angeles, CA; and Boulder CO. WSS is an industry leader in securities litigation and regulatory defense for broker-dealers, financial professionals and registered investment advisors. WSS also defends Professional Liability (including Attorneys, Accountants, Architects, Design Professionals & Engineers, Insurance Professionals, Real Estate Professionals, and Media Professionals, among other professional lines); Labor and Employment; Insurance Coverage; Directors & Officers; Intellectual Property and Cyber Liability; Fiduciary Liability; Reinsurance; Fidelity and Surety; and General Liability (including Products Liability, and Construction Defect, among other areas) matters across the United States.

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