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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Customer Advocate

  • Waterbury, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • Waterbury, CT
  • 2 days ago

Does this position interest you? You should apply even if you dont match every single requirement! We're known as an auto glass company. That's the focus of what we do. But beyond the glass, we're...

Bilingual Health Advocate

  • New Haven, CT
  • 22 hours ago
  • New Haven, CT
  • 22 hours ago

Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered,...

Insurance Defense Attorney

  • Rocky Hill, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Rocky Hill, CT
  • 1 day ago

Able to work in a team environment with other attorneys, adjusters, claims professionals and support staff Computer literacy, including MS Word, Lexis/Westlaw, and daily management of e-mail and calendar...

Bilingual Sales Advocate

  • CT
  • 1 day ago
  • CT
  • 1 day ago

Job Details Job Location : NewHaven, CT Position Type : Full-Time/Part-Time Salary Range : $25,000.00 - $50,000.00 Base+Commission/year Job Category : Store Sales Description Mobilelink-Bilingual...

Customer Success Advocate II

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

Lumen Customer Success Advocate II in Hartford , Connecticut About Lumen Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications - quickly, securely,...

Senior Manager, Provider Advocate & Project Team

  • Hartford, CT
  • 4 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 4 days ago

CVS Health Senior Manager, Provider Advocate & Project Team in Hartford , Connecticut At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated...

Legal Services - New Law - Senior Associate

  • Hartford, CT
  • 4 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 4 days ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism TRS Consulting Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in legal services offer comprehensive legal solutions and...

Patent Legal Associate

  • Stamford, CT
  • 5 days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 5 days ago

Legal Support: o Provide support for IP-related litigation, due diligence, freedom-to-operate analysis, and opinion work as needed....

Personal Injury Attorney

  • Milford, CT
  • 6 days ago
  • Milford, CT
  • 6 days ago

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Personal Injury Attorney to join our dynamic team....

Document Review Attorney

  • Hartford, CT
  • 7 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 7 days ago

-licensed attorneys who have 6+ months of prior eDiscovery review and Relativity experience for future document review projects. Location: Must be located and working in Utah....

Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney

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

The firm is known for its strong advocacy on behalf of healthcare providers, hospitals, and medical professionals in complex litigation cases....

The Advocate role is a non-clinical customer service position within an inbound call center that supports Evernorth Behavioral Health. Advocates are responsible for handling inbound calls from...

Remote Work

Tax Associate

  • Old Greenwich, CT
  • 9 days ago
  • Old Greenwich, CT
  • 9 days ago

WorldQuant develops and deploys systematic financial strategies across a broad range of asset classes and global markets. We seek to produce high-quality predictive signals (alphas) through our...

Staff Attorney - Housing Right to Counsel

  • New Haven, CT
  • 10 days ago
  • New Haven, CT
  • 10 days ago

For example, an attorney with 10 years of legal experience will have a starting salary of $88,100....

Contract Attorney

  • Hartford, CT
  • 10 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 10 days ago

Conduct legal research and writing to support case strategy and trial preparation....

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
73.3%
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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