Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Contract Attorney to join our legal team. As a Contract Attorney, you will be responsible for providing legal services to our clients on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in litigation and a thorough understanding of various areas of law, including environmental, securities, patent, and immigration law. The successful applicant will have excellent research skills, the ability to negotiate effectively, and a strong understanding of estate planning. If you are a highly motivated and detail-oriented attorney looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

- Conduct legal research to support litigation and other legal matters
- Utilize Lexis-Nexis and other legal research tools to gather relevant information
- Litigate cases in state and federal courts
- Provide legal advice to clients on a wide range of legal issues, including environmental and securities law
- Negotiate contracts and agreements with clients and opposing counsel
- Draft legal documents, including contracts, wills, and trusts
- Assist with estate planning and probate matters
- Stay up-to-date with changes in relevant laws and regulations
- Collaborate with other attorneys and support staff to achieve case goals

Experience:

- Must have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
- Must be licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction
- Significant experience in litigation, with a focus on environmental, securities, patent, and immigration law
- Proven track record of successfully negotiating contracts and agreements
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Experience with law office software and tools
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work

Skills:

- Litigation experience
- Proficiency with Lexis-Nexis
- Knowledge of environmental, securities, patent, and immigration law
- Experience with legal research
- Ability to negotiate effectively
- Strong understanding of estate planning
- Familiarity with law office software and tools

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $1.00 - $2.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 40 per week

License/Certification:

Bar (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Connecticut (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $1.00 - $2.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 40 per week

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

Bar (Required)

Work Location: In person

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