Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation

A well-established litigation law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney with 1–3 years of civil litigation experience. This role offers hands-on responsibility, meaningful mentorship, and the opportunity to work on complex, high-impact matters across multiple practice areas. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter eager to take ownership of cases and grow within a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

• Professional Liability
• Construction Litigation
• Product Liability
• Drugs & Medical Devices
• Life Sciences
• Toxic Torts

• Manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery documents
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda
• Take and defend depositions
• Participate in hearings, mediations, and trials
• Develop and execute litigation strategies in collaboration with senior attorneys
• Communicate proactively with clients, providing updates and strategic guidance
• Work closely with experts, clients, and internal teams on complex matters

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admission to the Rhode Island Bar (required)
• 1–3 years of civil litigation experience
• Experience in Rhode Island state and federal courts
• Experience handling discovery, including depositions
• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills
• Ability to draft and argue dispositive motions
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Mobile Phone Reimbursement
• Professional Development / Associate Education Program