Senior Civil Rights Attorney - Impact Litigation Opportunity | Stamford, CT- 379629 Job at BCG Attorney Search, Stamford, CT

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  • BCG Attorney Search
  • Stamford, CT

Job Description

Job ID: 379629

Practice area:- Litigation - Civil Rights

Senior Civil Rights Attorney – Impact Litigation Opportunity | Stamford, CT

An impactful plaintiff-side litigation firm is seeking a seasoned Civil Rights Attorney in Stamford, Connecticut, with at least five years of experience. This opportunity is ideal for attorneys who thrive in high-stakes advocacy and want to champion systemic change through constitutional and statutory litigation. Join a team that handles cutting-edge cases in federal and state courts.

Join a mission-driven firm in Stamford advocating for civil rights plaintiffs. Litigate federal claims, shape trial strategies, and work with a dedicated team driving lasting legal reform.

The law firm represents individuals in employment disputes in Connecticut and Metropolitan New York. It also handles personal injury, civil rights, criminal, and civil litigation. The firm is located in Stamford, Connecticut.

This distinguished Connecticut-based boutique litigation firm is known for advancing civil rights and employment law through landmark cases and tireless advocacy. Attorneys benefit from direct client engagement, meaningful trial work, and a culture focused on equity and mentorship. The firm’s commitment to client-centered litigation and social justice makes this an exceptional platform for civil rights attorneys looking to elevate their practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Litigate Section 1983, ADA, Title VII, and related civil rights claims

• Draft and file complaints, pleadings, motions, and appellate briefs

• Lead discovery: depositions, document production, interrogatories

• Represent clients in hearings, mediations, and trials in state and federal courts

• Coordinate with co-counsel, advocacy organizations, and subject-matter experts

• Mentor junior attorneys on litigation strategies and trial preparation

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in civil rights litigation

• Connecticut Bar admission (active and in good standing)

• Proven success in federal court litigation and constitutional claims

• Exceptional research, drafting, and oral advocacy skills

• Strong organizational ability to manage multiple, complex matters

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with litigation and e-filing systems (state and federal)

• Deep understanding of constitutional frameworks and civil rights law

• Effective negotiation and alternative dispute resolution capabilities

• Team player committed to advocacy and client service excellence

Firm Culture & Appeal:

This firm is praised for its inclusive, mission-driven environment and deep-rooted values in social justice. Attorneys enjoy a reasonable caseload, collaborative support, and access to high-profile litigation. Known for nurturing talent and promoting from within, the firm invests in mentorship and long-term career development.

• Direct role in high-impact litigation addressing systemic injustices

• Collaborate with national advocacy partners and thought leaders

• Flexible schedule with support for remote work

• Pathway to leadership within a thriving civil rights practice

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BCG Attorney Search is the industry leader for placing candidates in permanent positions in law firms. Since 2000, our recruiters have placed several thousand attorneys and enjoyed extraordinarily high success rates with our candidates. As a BCG Attorney Search candidate, you have access to more opportunities than any legal placement firm in the United States. We are able to offer the most in-depth insight in the legal recruiting market thanks to our dedicated team of over 150 employees who mercilessly research, study and analyze the legal market. The depth and breadth of our research empowers us to place attorneys at rates that are unparalleled at any placement firm in the United States. Many of our recruiters make 30 to 40 placements per year, while recruiters at competitor firms are likely to make four or five. Unlike other placement firms that can only tell you about openings at major AmLaw firms, we place candidates of all backgrounds in firms of all sizes. While other legal recruiters only represent a narrow band of candidates from top law firms and top law schools, our research, firm contacts, and market insight allow us to place hundreds of candidates each year who do not fit this mold. It is rare that we do not get candidates we represent interviews and offers. No one in the world is better at legal recruiting and placement than BCG Attorney Search.

BCG Attorney Search will confidentially review your application and will not forward your materials to the firm without first discussing the opportunity with you.

Job Tags

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