Complex Litigation Associate

About the Role:

Most litigation associates spend years managing discovery and drafting briefs without ever learning how exceptional trial lawyers prepare cases for trial. This role is different.

In this role at ChaffinLuhana you will work directly with experienced trial lawyers on high-stakes plaintiff litigationsupporting experienced trial lawyers in developing the evidence witness testimony expert strategy and trial presentation that drive your goal is to become an outstanding trial lawyernot simply a litigatorthis position offers a rare opportunity for meaningful mentorship hands-on experience and increasing responsibility.

You will help prepare complex cases for trial from the earliest stages of investigation through verdict. That means interviewing witnesses uncovering critical facts mastering complex documentary evidence working closely with expert witnesses preparing depositions developing persuasive legal arguments and helping shape compelling trial presentations.

Our practice includes complex plaintiff litigation involving product liability sexual assault catastrophic injury mass torts and other high-impact civil are looking for someone who is excited to become an indispensable member of a trial team taking on increasing responsibility as their judgment skills and experience develop.

You will work closely with Eric Chaffin and other experienced trial lawyers learning how successful plaintiff cases are investigated developed and prepared for trial. Through direct mentoring and hands-on experience you will develop the skills necessary to become an exceptional litigation attorney with increasing exposure to trial hearings mediations and trials with opportunities to assume greater responsibility as your skills develop.

This position is ideally based in ourStamford Connecticutoffice because we believe trial skills are best developed through close collaboration and mentorship. We are however open to exceptional remote candidates who are willing to travel regularly for depositions witness preparation trial preparation and trials.

Responsibilities

As a key member of the trial team you will help build and prepare complex cases frominitialinvestigation through trial.

Case Development

• Conduct witness interviews and factual investigations to develop compelling liability and damages evidence.

• Analyze large volumes of documentary evidence discovery and testimony toidentifythe facts themes and strategy that will shape successful cases.

• Develop case chronologies factual analyses and strategic recommendations for trial teams.

• Work collaboratively withexperienced trial lawyersto develop persuasive case themes andtrial strategy.

Discovery & Motion Practice

• Draft and respond to written discovery including interrogatories requests for production and requests for admission.

• Conduct sophisticated legal research and draft persuasive motions briefs evidentiary motions and trial memoranda.

• Prepare deposition outlines defend and take depositions and analyze testimony for strategic use throughout the litigation.

• Organize and designate deposition testimony for trial presentation.

Trial Preparation

• Prepare clients fact witnesses corporate representatives and expert witnesses for depositions and trial testimony.

• Assistinidentifyingretaining and preparing expert witnesses including helping develop expert opinions supporting materials and reports.

• Prepare trial exhibits witness examinations demonstrative evidence exhibit lists and other trial materials.

• Support trial teams during hearings focus groups mediations and trials taking on increasing responsibility as your experience and performance warrant.

What Were Looking For

The ideal candidate hasat least46 years of complex civil litigation experienceand is motivated by the opportunity to become an exceptional trial lawyer.

Werelooking for someone who:

• Has strong experience in complex civil litigation.

• Writesclearly persuasively and with meticulous attention to detail.

• Enjoysmastering complex factual records and finding the details that change the outcome of a case.

• Can independently analyzelarge amountsof evidence while exercising sound judgment.

• Takesownership of projects while collaborating effectively with colleagues.

• Is intellectually curious highly organized and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

• Is coachable humble and committed to continuous improvement.

• Wants to develop into an exceptional trial lawyer through mentorship preparation and hands-on experience.

• Believes exceptional trial lawyers continually grow through self-awareness honest feedback and a commitment to personal and professional development.

• Sharesour commitment toDoing Good by Doing Rightandrepresentingplaintiffs with excellence integrity and compassion.

In Your First Year Youll

• Become a trusted member of multiple litigation and trial teams.

• Learn how experienced trial lawyers investigate develop and prepare complex plaintiff cases.

• Take ownership of meaningful portions of discovery motion practice witness preparation and case development.

• Work closely with expert witnesses and help prepare clients and witnesses for deposition and trial.

• Observe and support hearings mediations focus groups and trials while developing the judgment and skills that lead to greater responsibility over time.

Why Chaffin Luhana

Great trial lawyersarentdeveloped by sitting behind a desktheyredeveloped through meaningful responsibility close mentorship and hands-on experience.

At Chaffin Luhanayoullwork alongside nationally recognized plaintiff trial lawyers on significant high-impact cases while receiving direct mentoring and opportunities to grow. We invest in our people because we believe that exceptional advocacy comes from continuous learning collaboration and a commitment to excellence.

Ifyourelooking for more than another litigation positionifyourelooking for a career whereyoullbe challenged mentored and given the opportunity to become an outstanding trial lawyerwedwelcome the opportunity to meet you.

Benefits:

Financial Benefits

• 401k Contributions: Discretionary match contribution of 5% with the Firm matching 100% of the first 3% of the employees contribution and 50% of the employees next 2% of contribution of the employees annual compensation.

• Charitable Donations: The ChaffinLuhanaFoundation makes an annual donation to the charity of your choice.

Medical Benefits

• Healthcare Insurance: $460 per employee or family towards their monthly health premium. If your premium is less than $460 you willbe responsible foronly the first $1.

• Dental Insurance: Full coverage towards an employees dental premium less than $1 monthly. You will only pay $12 a year for your dental plan.

• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA): Contribute up to $500 pre-tax towards your annual medical deductible.

• Family / Dependent Care: You can contribute up to $5000 pre-tax Dependent Care (DCR).

• Flex Spending Account: Contribute up to $1000 pre-tax towards your medical Flex Spending Account (FSA).

Commuter Benefits

• Tax-free Transit Commute: You can contribute up to $280 per month pre-tax towards your transit ticket (TRN).

• Discounted Parking: You can contribute up to $280 per month pre-tax towards a pay-for-parking plan (PKG).

Time Off to Recharge and Renew

• Time Off: 15 paid time off (PTO) days / 20 PTO days after 3 years with the Firm.

• Sick Days: 3 sick days per year.

• Celebrate the Holidays: Office closed for 10 public holidays.

• Weeklong Holiday Break: Office usually closed for at least a week between Christmas and New Years Day.

Culture and Development of Team

• Casual Dress: Enjoy our business casual dress code.

• Enhance Your Skills: Up to $500 annually for continued education/training.

• Learn HowYoureWired: Our employees take a Kolbe Assessment so they can learn their instinctive method of ways that you and the team you work with are the most productive.

• Time Management: Time Management Luncheons with senior management team to take your projects team and organization to the next level.

• Free Workouts: Free access toGreenTreeSportsPlexfor Pittsburgh office.

Recognition at the Firm

• Value Team Members:Bonuslypoints for a peer-to-peer recognition system. You give and receive points that you can redeem for gift cards trips dinners etc.

• Eat Drink & Be Merry: Free team lunches and happy hours.

• Annual Bonus: Year-end discretionary bonus.

• Annual Firm Outing: Yearly firm outing forall ofour employees to meet up and have fun.

Note:This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions an employee in this position may be asked to responsibilities and requirements can be added changed or reduced by management to meet the business needs of the company.

Chaffin Luhana LLP does not discriminate based on race color sex religion national origin disability or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities.

Location:Stamford CT