Land Use Litigation Associate

A law firm seeks a driven and detail-oriented attorney with a minimum of 3 years of experience in land use and litigation to join its team. The firm is dedicated to representing clients on a regional, national, and global scale, advocating for their interests with professionalism, ethics, and assertiveness. The firm offers a supportive and collaborative environment where attorneys are encouraged to grow their skills, engage in community involvement, and take on challenging and impactful work.

Duties:

• Conduct thorough legal research and draft detailed memoranda on findings.
• Prepare and review pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Handle written discovery and manage document collection, production, and review in complex cases.
• Take and defend depositions, and present persuasive arguments at court hearings.
• Represent clients in land use matters, including development and permitting issues.
• Coordinate with clients, municipal staff, and development team members throughout the application and development process.
• Appear before municipal and state agencies for permitting applications.
• Draft and defend appeals of land use decisions and associated memoranda.

Requirements:

• At least 3 years of experience in land use and litigation.
• Strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional writing skills for drafting clear and compelling legal documents.
• Effective oral communication skills and confidence in public speaking.
• Self-motivated, and able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
• Active membership in the Rhode Island Bar.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Rhode Island Bar.

Skills:

• Strong research and writing capabilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational proficiency.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse teams and clients.
• Optimistic, results-oriented approach with a commitment to high-quality work.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work in a challenge-oriented, collegial, and professional workplace.
• Management team dedicated to professional success and mentorship.
• Substantial opportunities to develop litigation skills in a dynamic environment.
• Modern office with state-of-the-art technology that fosters collaboration.
• Encouragement and support for community involvement and leadership initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious attorney to grow their career in a supportive law firm that values skill development, client advocacy, and community engagement.

With a focus on meeting and responding to their clients' needs, this Rhode Island firm focuses its practice on commercial litigation, mergers and acquisition, banking and finance, insurance coverage, corporate law, real estate, fiduciary and trusts, shareholder disputes, employment law, securities law, intellectual property, technology law, and trade and anti-trust regulation matters.