Attorney Litigation

Job Description

A courtroom-forward litigation role in Fairfield County, built for attorneys who like owning their work, moving matters efficiently, and building real reps in front of Connecticut courts. Mission Recruiting represents a well-established local firm with a direct, no-nonsense culture, strong mentorship, and reasonable hours.

What you will do

Handle a mix of commercial litigation matters involving real estate, eviction, family, injury, and general liability.

Both plaintiff & defense-side litigation

Regular court appearances, mediations, and hearings

Draft and argue motions, and help drive case strategy from day one

Work directly with clients early in the case and maintain steady communication

Jump on urgent issues when they arise, including Connecticut-specific prejudgment remedy work

What tends to make someone successful here

Connecticut Bar admission in good standing

Comfort in court, including motion practice and fast-moving hearings

A self-starting style with solid judgment and clean legal writing

An interest in learning a specific litigation approach through in-person mentorship

Compensation and benefits

Base salary targeted around $120,000 to $125,000, with flexibility into higher ranges for standout candidates

Discretionary bonus

Health, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k)

No formal billable-hour requirement, but time is tracked

Typical schedule lands around an 8:00 to 8:30 AM start and a 6:00 to 6:30 PM finish

Location and work style

100% in-office

Trumbull, CT, is a Fairfield County community near Bridgeport, Stratford, and Shelton, with quick access to outdoor breaks like the Pequannock River Valley Park trail system

If you would like to take the next step in your legal career, reach out to Mission Recruiting to set up a confidential conversation to discuss details and apply.

Salary Range: $120,000 to $125,000

Reference: 148128

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Mission Recruiting is a dynamic full-service, corporate recruiting company working with a diverse array of clients and candidates. We represent legal, healthcare and leadership opportunities. We provide the best recruiting experience for our clients, our candidates and our team members.

Full-time