Responsibilities:

Build case defenses and trial themes autonomously
Support national trial and coordinating counsel team to manage litigation nationwide for large corporate clients
Analyze the application of state and federal case and regulatory law to the facts of cases for pre-trial motions and other submissions
Draft original motions and other litigation-related documents on complex matters
Draft discovery requests and responses to be exchanged with various parties
Interview and prepare witnesses for testimony in litigation or before regulatory bodies
Take and defend lay, expert, and corporate representative depositions
Argue motions
Develop client relationships through oral and written communication
Draft pre-trial reports and perform risk analysis
Participate in mediations and/or court-mandated status conferences, settlement conferences, and hearings
Develop overall strategies for case resolution and solve problems creatively
Identify, assign and supervise work for case paralegals
Interact with outside defense counsel to negotiate joint discovery and trial strategies
Negotiate settlements with plaintiffs and other opposing parties
Participate in networking opportunities to develop client relationships
Develop oneself as a resource for other attorneys involved in the firm's practice areas
Provide support and assistance to Shareholders, Partners, and Senior Counsel
Must meet annual billable requirements and adhere to the Attorney Timekeeping Policy

Requirements:
Qualifications:

Requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
Requires admittance to at least one state bar, with admission in Rhode Island and/or Connecticut state bar a plus
Self-motivated individual with high energy willing to do whatever it takes to complete responsibilities on deadline
Minimum of 3 years of litigation experience in a law firm
Experience in billable work environment
Experience in mass-torts, class actions, environmental, commercial litigation, abuse, harassment and discrimination, or other complex risk management experience required
Client service experience required
Effectively prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Work collaboratively with attorneys and other colleagues
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
Demonstrate a courteous and professional demeanor
Superior written and oral communication skills with attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure
Demonstrates personal awareness and desire for continued personal and professional development
FileVine or Document Management system experience is preferred