Attorney Jobs in Connecticut

An Attorney, also known as a Lawyer, plays a crucial role in the legal industry by providing professional legal advice, interpreting and applying laws, and representing individuals, corporations, and government agencies in court disputes and negotiations. They draft and file legal documents such as lawsuits, appeals, contracts, deeds, and wills. Attorneys might also specialize in certain areas of law such as criminal law, family law, civil rights law, environmental law, or tax law. They must have a comprehensive understanding of legal theories and be able to effectively use laws and precedents to assist their clients.

Attorneys must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA), and they must pass their state's bar exam to be certified to practice law. Their work requires excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, research, and public speaking skills. Prior to becoming an attorney, individuals may have roles such as a Law Clerk, Paralegal, or Legal Intern, to gain practical experience in the legal field. These roles often involve conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and assisting attorneys in preparing for trials and hearings.

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Introduction The State of Connecticut, Department of Revenue Services ( DRS ), is seeking to hire an experienced attorney to serve as State Program Manager - Appellate Subdivision Attorney (Manager)...

Corporate Securities Contract Attorney

  • Hartford, CT
  • 3 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 3 days ago

Beacon Hill's client, a global law firm, is seeking a securities lawyer with 6+ years of experience managing structured securities offerings for their client's Investment Funds Group. Interested...

Contract Attorney

  • Southington, CT
  • 4 days ago
  • Southington, CT
  • 4 days ago

Contract Attorney Southington, CT (onsite) 12+Month Contract Responsibilities: - Draft, negotiate and review complex contracts, with an emphasis on technology agreements....

Mortgage Advocate/Office of the President

  • Greenwich, CT
  • 7 days ago
  • Greenwich, CT
  • 7 days ago

Mortgage Advocate/Office of the President will be responsible for resolving and responding to escalated or complex customer complaints from various channels, including internal departments or executives, attorneys...

Customer Advocate, Specialist Team Lead

  • Greenwich, CT
  • 7 days ago
  • Greenwich, CT
  • 7 days ago

The Customer Advocate Team Lead Specialist will be responsible for providing general office administrative and support tasks to the legal department to ensure proper tracking and organization of...

Patient Advocate

  • New Haven, CT
  • 7 days ago
  • New Haven, CT
  • 7 days ago

The Patient Experience Advocate partners with the leadership team to develop and ensure the effective and consistent implementation of customer service strategies across the account. This...

Real Estate Attorney - Remote (WA-Based)

  • Hartford, CT
  • 8 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 8 days ago

Beacon Hill Legal is partnering with a top Am Law 50 firm seeking a real estate attorney to assist with ongoing development-related matters....

Real Estate Finance Attorney

  • Hartford, CT
  • 8 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 8 days ago

Beacon Hill's client, a top Am Law 50 firm, is seeking a real estate finance attorney to work on a team that represents servicers in a broad range of commercial mortgage-backed securities transactions...

Associate Attorney

  • Greenwich, CT
  • 10 days ago
  • Greenwich, CT
  • 10 days ago

Requirements: 1-10 years of insurance defense litigation experience Strongly prefer experience in CVA litigation Substantive litigation experience (including court appearances, oral arguments, and depositions...

Commercial Property Solicitor

  • Manchester, CT
  • 12 days ago
  • Manchester, CT
  • 12 days ago

Commercial Property Solicitor Location: Manchester (M15) - Lancashire, North West, United Kingdom Salary: 40000 to 60000 per annum Type: Permanent Main Industry: Search Legal Jobs Advertiser:...

An ACA team leader is responsible for coordinating efforts across multiple team members to ensure a seamless client experience. This position can be a client-facing role if leadership support in...

Private Client Solicitor

  • CT
  • 13 days ago
  • CT
  • 13 days ago

Private Client Solicitor NAW...605544 Posted: 04/02/2025 55000 - 65000 per annum Cheshire Permanent About the firm Sacco Mann has been instructed on a Private Client Solicitor role within an...

Corporate Legal Associate (Attorney)

  • New Haven, CT
  • 13 days ago
  • New Haven, CT
  • 13 days ago

Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with attorneys across practice areas such as tax, IP, and finance to ensure seamless deal execution....

Customer Service Delivery Advocate

  • South Windsor, CT
  • 14 days ago
  • South Windsor, CT
  • 14 days ago

We're looking for Customer Advocates with at least 2 years of customer-facing experience to build an exciting career at Carvana - the fastest-growing used automotive retailer in U.S. history and...

Contract Attorneys for Document Review

  • Hartford, CT
  • 14 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 14 days ago

Beacon Hill Legal seeks US barred attorneys in the Oklahoma market to join our remote review teams. We have a number of large reviews in the pipeline looking to kick off during April....

Remote Work

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Salary for Attorney Jobs in Connecticut

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Attorneys in Connecticut offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
73.2%
Bachelor's Degree
12.7%
Master's Degree
7.2%
Associate's Degree
3.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.7%
High School or GED
1.6%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Attorneys in Connecticut
2-4 years
50.8%
None
15.4%
10+ years
11.8%
Less than 1 year
5.9%
1-2 years
5.8%
6-8 years
5.4%
4-6 years
4.8%


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