Associate Attorney with partnership track

Job Description Job Description Associate Attorney Position We are seeking an dedicated associate attorney to grow with our growing international Trusts and Estates administration and litigation practice. We have offices in Milford, and Madison, CT, and Leon, Spain. The candidate's home base will be Madison but will be expected to work depending on demand in Milford as well. The associate will work with the Firm’s founder, Charles L. Kurmay, senior associate, Jamie L. Ottaviano, Of Counsel, and EU attorney, Ricardo Franco, retired Probate Judge and Probate Court Administrator, F. Paul Kurmay, and other members of our team. We offer a competitive salary, opportunity for experience and growth, and a positive work environment in which to succeed. Job Description The candidate will independently manage a caseload of approximately thirty (30) client files. As some matters deserve the attention of more than one lawyer, he or she should also be able to work collaboratively as part of a team. The candidate will produce high quality work product with strong attention to detail in order to achieve long-term client goals. They should be able to manage their time productively, although support and mentoring is always available, and questions are anticipated. We offer the ability to work on matters commensurate with that of large firms but with a healthy work-life balance in which to grow. The opportunity for substantial upward mobility and partnership is present here. Necessary Requirements The ideal candidate must possess at least five (5) years prior experience handling decedent's estates, strong legal research, brief writing skills and time in the courtroom. Admission to the Connecticut State Bar is required. Admission to the Connecticut District Court is a plus. Necessary Skills Excellent written and interpersonal skills; The ability to quickly comprehend complex matters and develop strategy accordingly; Significant organizational and time management skills including the ability to balance competing priorities; The ability to organize and analyze voluminous records and to be able to use them in court proceedings; Knowledge and experience in Connecticut Probate administration; and Proficiency with technology and ability to maintain, update and modify documents as needed. Associate responsibilities Develop individual matters assigned to them from beginning to end in order to achieve a successful result for the client(s); Actively participate in client meetings and strategy sessions; Prepare for and conduct depositions, motion hearings and trials as necessary; and Draft motions and briefs. Salary Is dependent on experience but falls within the range of $125,000-150,000.00 per year. We also provide additional compensation as an incentivize for associates to develop their own book of business and bring new clients to the practice. Work Hours We are a client centric office and believe that clients must sometimes come before ourselves particularly during trial or the uncommon occasion when an urgent deadline must be met. Working hours generally fall in the range of forty-five (45) to fifty (50) hours per week. Please submit your resume with cover letter for consideration. Resumes without both will not be considered. Company Description "The law is never settled until it is settled correctly"-Ted Koskoff. This Office does ground breaking, precedent setting work. We are not afraid of tough cases. If you want to make a difference, check us out, and if you are a dedicated professional we would like to hear from you. Company Description "The law is never settled until it is settled correctly"-Ted Koskoff. This Office does ground breaking, precedent setting work. We are not afraid of tough cases. If you want to make a difference, check us out, and if you are a dedicated professional we would like to hear from you.

Location: Milford, Connecticut, US

Posted Date: 10/14/2025