Robinson+Cole, a Vault “Top Ranked” Am Law 200 firm, seeks an associate with at least three years of employment and/or labor law experience to join its Hartford or Stamford office. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated attorney who wants to be an integral part of a team and build a sophisticated practice focused on counseling, compliance, workplace investigations, training, litigation, representation before state and federal agencies, board advisory work, and labor matters.

The successful candidate will work with a practice group of lawyers regularly recognized by Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Connecticut Super Lawyers, and The Best Lawyers in America©. Candidates must have excellent legal research, analytical, and writing skills; knowledge and understanding of Connecticut state and federal court procedural and evidentiary rules; proven project management skills; experience in providing practical and creative advice and client solutions; demonstrated ability to work directly with clients to provide quality representation and service; and be able to effectively supervise junior associates and staff.

Ideal Qualifications

• Experience providing multi-state employment counseling to business leaders, conducting employment diligence, and advising on employment aspects of corporate transactions.

• Experience defending employment cases with partner oversight including investigating claims, taking and defending depositions, engaging in the discovery process, preparing and arguing discovery, dispositive, and other motions in state and federal court, and representing clients in administrative proceedings.
• Proficiency in reviewing, advising on, and drafting multi-state workplace policies, employee handbooks, and related projects.
• Ability to manage multiple litigation and client projects efficiently and effectively including effective management of priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated interest in building a labor and employment practice.

Offering legal services across varying industries, from startups to the Fortune 500 and Global 500, our Labor & Employment team is known for long-term client relationships and partnerships, high-quality, sophisticated legal work, in-person collaboration, and commitment to excellent training. Workplace investigation experience is a plus. Preferred candidates will possess strong academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school and be admitted in multiple jurisdictions. Admission to the Connecticut bar is required.

R+C supports the flexibility provided by a hybrid work model. Our Labor and Employment attorneys are asked to work in the office a minimum of 3-4 days per week to benefit from in-person connection and collaboration. We also offer a competitive compensation package which includes medical, dental, paid vacation, paid sick days, a 401(k) plan, and a variety of other benefits.

Robinson & Cole LLP is an equal opportunity employer and will provide equal opportunity to qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws. We participate in the E-Verify program. Click to view our E-Verify notices.

Please include a cover letter, resume, law school transcript and two writing samples (preferably briefs not edited by others).