Litigation Attorney (Stamford)

Hire Counsel seeks a Litigation Attorney for our client, a well-known pharmaceutical company, to work on a 6 month assignment handling litigation matters in a fast-paced environment. This role would require full-time hours, on-site in Stamford, CT and will involve all assisting with all phases of litigation including discovery, motion practice and trial prep. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of our dynamic team of experienced attorneys, share your expertise, and make an impact with a top-tier organization. If you want to practice law at the highest level and be at the forefront of innovation, while enjoying flexibility through project based engagements, top remuneration, and excellent benefits, then we want you to join Hire Counsel in Serving Today?s Legal Economy. Of over 40,000 companies screened with flexible work options, our company was named in the FlexJobs 250: Top Companies for Flexible Jobs List. In addition, Hire Counsel is the only national company in the legal industry that is 100% employee owned through the HCMC Legal, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving our professionals the benefits of equity participation and profit sharing. Hire Counsel offers healthcare insurance and a 401(k) Plan. Our professionals have access to the best available career opportunities with the nation?s most respected corporations and law firms and enjoy many benefits. We hold all resumes in the strictest confidence. Responsibilities: Provide litigation support to in-house counsel in a fast-paced litigation environment across all traditional litigation areas such as answers, discovery matters, motion practice and trial prepReview and draft discovery documents, take and defend depositions, and handle court appearances Qualifications: Bar membership: Active Connecticut bar is required JD: Required 4+ years of complex litigation experience preferable in a medium to large firm Experience with pharmaceutical, healthcare of mass tort litigation Ability to work autonomously when necessary and appropriateExcellent analytical skills coupled with common sense Job Details:Start Date: May 2019Hours: Full-time HoursLocation: Stamford, CTDuration: 6 MonthsPay Rate: $60/hour