Personal Injury Associate Attorney

Responsibilities

• Litigate personal injury cases including automobile, trucking, and premises liability matters
• Work closely with clients, team members, and partners to develop factual and medical evidence for injury claims and trials
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and other filings for various State and Federal courts
• Conduct legal research on novel issues in State and Federal cases and present/argue motions
• Handle party, witness, and expert depositions
• Serve as part of a trial team for personal injury trials
• Prepare cases for pre-litigation, litigation, and settlement phases
• Manage comprehensive case work-up, including drafting demands and negotiating claims to maximize client value

Requirements

• Admitted to the Connecticut bar
• 5+ years of personal injury experience
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite and comfortable with technology
• Excellent analytical, written, and oral communication skills
• Strong time management, multitasking, and organizational skills
• A collaborative team player with a caring and compassionate attitude toward clients

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensure in New York

Benefits

• Financial: 401k with discretionary match up to 5% and annual charitable donations via the Chaffin Luhana Foundation
• Healthcare: Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a $1,000 HRA contribution for PPO enrollees
• Time Off: 15 days of PTO (increasing to 20 after 3 years), 3 sick days, and 10 paid holidays
• Professional Development: Up to $500 annually for continued education and time management training
• Culture: Casual dress code, annual firm outings, team lunches, and peer-to-peer recognition bonuses

About the Company

Chaffin Luhana LLP is a dedicated personal injury law firm committed to the core value of "Doing Good by Doing Right." We focus on maximizing value for our clients through rigorous litigation and compassionate service.