Commercial Litigation Associate (Remote, Connecticut licensed)

Eckert Seamans, a national, full-service AmLaw 200 firm, actively seeks a fully remote Associate to join its Commercial Litigation practice.

The candidate must be admitted to practice in Connecticut , and preference will also be given to those with admissions in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.

Candidates should have at least two (2) to five (5) years of commercial litigation experience in various federal and state litigation matters and experience in all facets of litigation, including drafting motions, taking and defending depositions, handling complex discovery (written discovery, document productions, subpoenas, depositions, protective / confidentiality orders, etc.

and preparing cases for trial.

In addition, candidates who may also have experience in the financial services litigation practice encouraged to apply. The financial services industry has long been one of the most complex, highly regulated, and carefully scrutinized business segments.

The volatility of economic and credit markets and mortgage foreclosure matters have created challenges for banks, lenders, and other financial services institutions, including voluminous lawsuits and government investigations attacking fundamental business practices.

Qualified candidates should have at least two (2) to five (5) years of financial services litigation experience, knowledge and familiarity with representing financial institutions and mortgage servicers in real property matters, and experience with class action litigation and court experience would be considered a plus.

Candidates must have strong analytical, research, and writing skills sufficient to prepare status reports and case assessments and a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will be an independent self-starter committed to growing a thriving practice for the long term.

We invite you to apply if you have substantive litigation experience and are looking for an exciting opportunity in a growing, collaborative firm where your contributions are valued.

Benefits

• Generous PTO and holiday schedule
• Medical / Vision / Dental insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid parental leave
• 401k plan

Eckert Seamans is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability or any protected military or veteran status

Eckert Seamans will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters unless specifically requested and approved by an HR / Recruiting representative for this position.

Prior approval is required even if the agency or recruiter has an agreement in place with Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC.

An external agency or recruiter will not be compensated in any way for the submission of a candidate for this position if prior approval is not obtained.

In compliance with Connecticut Pay Transparency Law, the salary range for this position is $164,000.00 to $195,000.00. We note the salary information as a general guideline only, as we will consider various factors to determine the offer for this role, including the scope and responsibilities of the position, relevant work skills and experience, and education.