Senior Litigation Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney for their Providence, RI office.

Job Overview:

The Senior Litigation Attorney will manage all aspects of litigation matters, from inception through trial, with minimal supervision. This role involves formulating case strategy, conducting legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, and representing clients in court proceedings.

Duties:

• Participate in the firm’s professional activities, including client intake, trial preparation, etc.
• Handle litigation matters from inception through trial with minimal supervision.
• Draft complex pleadings and motions and argue discovery and dispositive motions.
• Formulate and develop case strategy; advise clients on risk mitigation and pre-suit resolution options.
• Conduct research, interview clients and witnesses, and manage other details for comprehensive case management.
• Manage the discovery process and supervise junior attorneys and staff with document review projects.
• Mediation AAA and other arbitration experience are preferable.
• Perform complex legal research; experience with Westlaw and other legal research tools is required.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of litigation experience in state and federal courts.
• Bachelor’s degree and J.D. Degree.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of laws, rules, and state and federal court procedures.
• Significant courtroom experience.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters on a confidential basis.
• Licensed to practice and in good standing in RI.
• A high degree of initiative, mature judgment, and discretion.
• Organization and time management skills.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Rhode Island State Bar.

Skills:

• Ability to participate as first or second chair in trials.
• Experience with drafting complex pleadings and motions.
• Proficiency in legal research tools such as Westlaw.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership and supervision capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ideal candidates will possess a portable business book with at least $200,000.

With three offices in Massachusetts and offices in New York and Rhode Island, this law firm is a full service business law firm. This firm is committed to providing each client with the highest, most professional level of customer and legal services. The firm prides itself in paying attention to detail, as well as listening to and understanding their client's needs. The culture of the firm is a sophisticated yet practical approach in counseling clients. Added to that, the firm strives to be prompt in all that it does. Each lawyer of this firm is committed to providing expertise, protecting the client's interests, being ethical, and being ready at all times for a situation no matter how big or small.