Associate Attorney Jobs in Connecticut
Associate Attorney jobs in Connecticut are in steady demand, with the most concentrated hiring in corporate law, litigation, and insurance defense across firms and in-house legal departments. Hartford, Stamford, and New Haven are the primary hiring centers, where employers such as Cigna, Travelers, and Pullman & Comley maintain active associate pipelines. Transactional work, employment law, and insurance coverage disputes are among the most in-demand specialties. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Goldberg Segalla is a national civil litigation law firm that represents major national and regional companies and insurance carriers in all aspects of business counseling, risk assessment and dispute resolution including representation in various types of claims, controversies and litigation involving personal and other injuries, property damage, contract disputes and business torts. While our Am Law 200 and Chambers ranked firm employs more than 1,000 people, we operate as one tight-knit and highly collaborative team.
THE POSITION
Goldberg Segalla has an immediate opportunity for a Senior Associate and/or Partner to join our Global Insurance Services practice group in our Rocky Hill office.
Goldberg Segalla is one of the premier law firms advising and representing the global insurance and reinsurance industry. Our 65-lawyer Global Insurance Services practice group, which Law360 ranks among the largest in the United States, exists to serve insurers, reinsurers, and all others operating in the insurance arena.
THE QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified candidates will be admitted in Connecticut and have 5+ years of experience specializing in insurance coverage. The position will involve insurance litigation and coverage opinions, as well as some general litigation. Reinsurance experience a plus, but not required.
THE BENEFITS
The annualized salary range for this position is $85,000-$165,000. Actual pay may be adjusted based on experience and other job related factors permitted by law. This position also offers bonuses, and a full benefits package. Our benefits package includes, but is not limited to, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, flexible spending, and more.
Goldberg Segalla is committed to building a workplace where talented people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can succeed, grow, and lead – together. With a broad national footprint and strong market presence, Goldberg Segalla offers the scale of a growing national firm with a small firm’s connective culture. Join #TeamGS today.
Goldberg Segalla is a national civil litigation law firm that represents major national and regional companies and insurance carriers in all aspects of business counseling, risk assessment and dispute resolution including representation in various types of claims, controversies and litigation involving personal and other injuries, property damage, contract disputes and business torts. While our Am Law 200 and Chambers ranked firm employs more than 1,000 people, we operate as one tight-knit and highly collaborative team.
THE POSITION
Goldberg Segalla has an immediate opportunity for a Senior Associate and/or Partner to join our Global Insurance Services practice group in our Rocky Hill office.
Goldberg Segalla is one of the premier law firms advising and representing the global insurance and reinsurance industry. Our 65-lawyer Global Insurance Services practice group, which Law360 ranks among the largest in the United States, exists to serve insurers, reinsurers, and all others operating in the insurance arena.
THE QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified candidates will be admitted in Connecticut and have 5+ years of experience specializing in insurance coverage. The position will involve insurance litigation and coverage opinions, as well as some general litigation. Reinsurance experience a plus, but not required.
THE BENEFITS
The annualized salary range for this position is $85,000-$165,000. Actual pay may be adjusted based on experience and other job related factors permitted by law. This position also offers bonuses, and a full benefits package. Our benefits package includes, but is not limited to, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, flexible spending, and more.
Goldberg Segalla is committed to building a workplace where talented people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can succeed, grow, and lead – together. With a broad national footprint and strong market presence, Goldberg Segalla offers the scale of a growing national firm with a small firm’s connective culture. Join #TeamGS today.
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Associate Attorney Job Market in Connecticut
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Who's Hiring
- Jobot7
- Wilson Elser1
- Chartwell Law1
- Halloran Sage1
- L.A. LAW1
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What Connecticut Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in associate attorney jobs across Connecticut.
- Active Connecticut Bar admission or eligibility to waive into the Connecticut Bar
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- One to three years of experience in a practice area such as litigation or corporate law
- Strong legal research and writing skills demonstrated through law review or clerkship experience
- Familiarity with Connecticut state court procedures and electronic filing systems
- Ability to manage a caseload independently while collaborating with senior attorneys
Associate Attorney Jobs in Connecticut: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a associate attorney in Connecticut?
To become an associate attorney in Connecticut, you must earn a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school and pass the Connecticut Bar Examination, administered by the Connecticut Bar Examining Committee. After passing, you apply for admission through the Connecticut Judicial Branch. Attorneys licensed in other states may qualify to waive in if they meet Connecticut's experience requirements. Most Connecticut firms also look for prior clinic, externship, or clerkship experience before making associate offers.
How much do associate attorneys make in Connecticut?
Associate attorneys in Connecticut earn a median of about $163,600 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $91,180 for the lowest 10% to over $342,970 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire associate attorneys in Connecticut?
Connecticut associate attorney roles are posted by Jobot, Wilson Elser, and Chartwell Law and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Connecticut's concentration of insurance carriers, financial services firms, and regional litigation boutiques means associate openings appear consistently across both in-house legal departments and full-service law firms.
Which Connecticut cities have the most associate attorney jobs?
Hartford, Stamford, and New Haven lead Connecticut for associate attorney openings. Hartford's role as the insurance capital of the country anchors significant in-house and outside counsel demand there, while Stamford draws corporate and financial services work given its proximity to New York, and New Haven benefits from its anchor institutions, regional litigation firms, and a strong pipeline from Yale Law School.
Are there remote associate attorney jobs in Connecticut?
Yes, but they're limited. Associate attorney work is heavily in-person by nature, involving court appearances, client meetings, and in-office collaboration with senior attorneys. About 41% of associate attorney openings tied to Connecticut are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, which is below the average for desk-based roles. Transactional and research-heavy practice areas such as corporate or intellectual property work are the most likely to offer hybrid arrangements.
How can I get hired as a associate attorney in Connecticut with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a summer associate program or a law clerk position at a Connecticut firm or court while you are still in law school or awaiting bar results. Large Connecticut employers such as Cigna and Travelers run formal legal internship and new-attorney programs, and Connecticut's Superior Court system hires judicial law clerks who often transition directly into associate roles. Pursuing admission to the Connecticut Bar early and gaining clinic experience in litigation or transactional work gives candidates a meaningful edge over those without it.
Where can I find and apply to associate attorney jobs in Connecticut?
You can find and apply to associate attorney jobs in Connecticut on Migrate Mate, which lists current Connecticut openings across law firms, insurance carriers, corporate legal departments, and government offices. Search the listings to find roles that match your practice area and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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