Litigation Attorney

Job Description

Staff Attorney

The City of Waterbury is seeking a full-time Staff Attorney to work in the Office of the Corporation Counsel under the direction of the Corporation Counsel. The ideal candidate will have litigation and trial experience; be confident and highly motivated; have excellent communication, research, and writing skills; and have the ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

• Advising and representing a municipality and its departments, boards, and commissions, and appearing before boards and commissions as requested.
• Preparing matters for trial, including depositions of fact and expert witnesses and preparing dispositive motions and motions in limine.
• Trying cases and appearing at hearings and other proceedings before courts, boards and commissions, and administrative agencies.
• Conducting research and preparing sound legal opinions in accordance with applicable statutes and case law and the City’s Charter, regulations, codes, ordinances, and policies.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

• Ability to manage and conduct all phases of litigation and administrative proceedings.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Salary Range: $95,000 - $130,000

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in the Courts of the State of Connecticut.
• A minimum of two years’ experience, including experience trying cases in Superior Court or District Court, is preferred.

• Contact Name:
  Samantha Konow
• Contact Address:
  City Hall, 235 Grand Street, Third Floor, Waterbury, CT 06702
• Contact Phone:
• Email: corp counsel
• Best Method of Contact: E-mail