Associate Attorney - Municipal Law and Litigation

Location: Hartford, CT (Hybrid)
Experience Level: 2-5+ years of litigation experience, preferably with exposure to municipal law, land use or administrative law. Experience with creditors’ rights, landlord-tenant litigation and/or insurance defense litigation is a plus.

About the Role:      Harris Beach Murtha is seeking an associate to join its collaborative Litigation team in Hartford. This role will work with attorneys in the Municipalities & Local Agencies Industry Team, and Creditors’ Rights Practice Group, and other litigators. This associate will work closely with experienced attorneys, including leadership within the office, on a wide range of municipal and land use matters, landlord-tenant litigation, insurance defense litigation, and regulatory issues affecting public sector clients. The work is fast-paced, team-oriented, and provides meaningful responsibility across all phases of client engagements. While the primary focus of this role is municipal and land use work, the associate will also support broader litigation matters, including creditors’ rights and landlord-tenant litigation, as needed.

The Associate will have the opportunity to:

Represent municipalities, boards, agencies, and private clients in litigation, administrative proceedings and hearings
Assist with all phases of municipal and land use matters, including zoning, planning, subdivisions, and related regulatory issues
Draft pleadings, memoranda, motions, briefs, contracts, and regulatory submissions
Conduct legal research and collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategy and client counseling
Support clients on matters involving property tax appeals, public health issues, and other matters uniquely affecting municipalities
Advise on compliance with local, state, and federal regulations impacting governmental entities
Work across a broad range of municipal issues, including governance, policy, and operational challenges

The Associate will also support litigation matters involving:

Creditors’ Rights
Landlord-Tenant
Insurance Defense

Work Environment and Expectations:

A hybrid work opportunity in Harris Beach Murtha’s Hartford, CT office
Exposure to a diverse mix of litigation, regulatory, and advisory work for public sector clients
Collaborative, team-oriented environment with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth
Minimum annual billable requirement of 1800 hours

Applications are encouraged and desired if you have:

Admission to the Connecticut bar (required)
Admission to the New York and/or Massachusetts bar (preferred)
Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school
Experience with Connecticut state courts, administrative bodies, or local land use boards
Strong research, writing, and verbal communication skills
The ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
Demonstrated ability to rapidly absorb and analyze new information
A high level of professionalism, conscientiousness, and responsibility
A positive, flexible, and cooperative attitude
Military experience welcome

Harris Beach Murtha is not accepting candidate submissions from recruiting agencies for this position during the first two weeks after posting. Following this period, agencies with an active fee agreement with the firm may reach out to our internal recruitment team at resumes@harrisbeachmurtha.com to inquire about potential collaboration for this position.
Harris Beach Murtha is committed to an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from diverse candidates with varied background and skills, including military experience. Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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