Attorney Partner (Hartford)

Freeman Mathis & Gary is a dynamic and growing 500+ lawyer national litigation firm, with thirty-nine offices in twenty-one states. We are seeking an Attorney Partner with experience in handling Professional Liability matters to join our growing Hartford, Connecticut office. The ideal candidate has at least 6+ years experience. This individual will maintain positive contact with clients, observe confidentiality of client matters, and must be team-oriented.

FMG's Professional Liability Practice Group has decades of experience and unparalleled trial expertise in defending professionals and their insurers in errors and omissions claims throughout the nation.

Responsibilities :

Provide initial analysis and develop case strategy

Prepare and respond to discovery

Take and defend depositions, draft motions and attend hearings

Explain legal options to clients and bringing possible outcomes or threats to their attention.

Build relationships with clients

Ability to negotiate, research, and communicate verbally and in writing effectively.

Requirements :

Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.

In good standing and able to practice law in the state of Connecticut

Strong critical thinking skills and solid academic background.

Strong sense of urgency about problem solving, meeting deadlines and achieving goals

Knowledgeable, attentive, and proactive.

Excellent communicator, negotiator, public speaker, and problem solver.

Self-motivated, and goal oriented with a track record of meeting billable hours goals.

Inclined to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.

Detail oriented, organized and effective.

Professional and can get along with people; communicates well with staff.

Computer skills : Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Experience with iManage and / or OneDrive a plus.

What we offer :

Competitive compensation.

Opportunity for growth and advancement within the Firm.

Speaking and writing opportunities.

Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision.

Bar expenses paid by Firm.

HSA and FSA plans to help offset taxes for employees and dependents.

401K Plan.

Company provided life insurance up to $150k.

Company paid long-term disability coverage.

Year-end bonuses and referral fee incentives.

Regular, firmwide socials and events.

Employee Assistance Program.

EEO Statement

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP (FMG) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by maintaining a workplace free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status as provided by law. FMG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This position is subject to our drugfree workplace policy, which includes the ability to pass a preemployment drug screen. Employees may be subject to reasonablesuspicion drug testing in accordance with Firm policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.