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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Employment Counsel

Serve as an employment-law subject-matter expert in federal and state litigation and government inquiries....

Lead Safety Advocate - Internal Bargaining Unit Members Only

  • Danbury, CT
  • 7 hours ago
  • Danbury, CT
  • 7 hours ago

LEAD SAFETY ADVOCATE - INTERNAL BARGAINING UNIT MEMBERS ONLY JobID: 6714 Position Type: Safety Advocate Date Posted: 7/2/2025 Location: Danbury High School Date Available: 2025/2026 SY Closing...

Construction Associate Attorney

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

in construction law or related litigation....

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Developer Advocate

  • Somers, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Somers, CT
  • 1 day ago

Introduction Our ibm.com team designs, builds, writes, publishes, localizes, and optimizes our digital content to provide a productive experience for all IBM constituencies. As a Developer...

CampusGuard Customer Advocate

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

CampusGuard, a Nelnet Company, provides information security services for campus-based organizations including higher education institutions, healthcare providers, city, county and state...

Safety Advocate

  • Danbury, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • Danbury, CT
  • 2 days ago

SAFETY ADVOCATE JobID: 6709 Position Type: Safety Advocate/Safety Advocate Date Posted: 7/2/2025 Location: Broadview Middle School Date Available: 2025/2026 SY Closing Date: Open Until Filled...

Associate- Insurance Defense Associate Attorney- Rocky Hill, CT:

  • Rocky Hill, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • Rocky Hill, CT
  • 2 days ago

Associate- Insurance Defense Associate Attorney- Rocky Hill, CT: 5+ years of experience in insurance defense litigation and related fields, including reinsurance, regulatory issues, and professional...

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Billing Advocate Associate

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

Sun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits, helping approximately 50 million Americans access the care and coverage they need. Through employers, industry...

Bilingual Sales Advocate

  • Brooklyn, CT
  • 3 days ago
  • Brooklyn, CT
  • 3 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Brooklyn, CT Position Type : Full-Time/Part-Time Salary Range : $16.35 - $17.35 Hourly Job Category : Store Sales Description Mobilelink-Bilingual Sales Advocate With...

Associate-Construction Associate Attorney-Rocky Hill

  • Berlin, CT
  • 3 days ago
  • Berlin, CT
  • 3 days ago

Associate- Construction Associate Attorney- Rocky Hill, CT: 5+ years of experience in construction law or related litigation....

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Associate- Construction Associate Attorney- Rocky Hill, CT:

  • Marlborough, CT
  • 3 days ago
  • Marlborough, CT
  • 3 days ago

Associate- Construction Associate Attorney- Rocky Hill, CT: 5+ years of experience in construction law or related litigation....

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Admitted Attorney Document Review Projects

  • Hartford, CT
  • 5 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 5 days ago

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

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Attorney in North Haven,CT,US

  • North Haven, CT
  • 6 days ago
  • North Haven, CT
  • 6 days ago

Key Responsibilities : Represent clients in court proceedings, including pleadings, hearings and trial litigation....

Patent Legal Associate

  • Stamford, CT
  • 6 days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 6 days ago

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

Staff Attorney 2 (Hybrid)

  • Hartford, CT
  • 6 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 6 days ago

Staff Attorney 2 (Hybrid) State of Connecticut - Department of Administrative Services - 3.9 Hartford, CT Job Details Full-time $99,570 - $127,418 a year 3 hours ago Qualifications Criminal defense...

Demographic Data for Connecticut

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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
72.9%
Bachelor's Degree
12.9%
Master's Degree
7.3%
Associate's Degree
3.3%
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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