Description:

Junior Commercial Litigation Associate (RI)
A Business Law, Commercial Real Estate, Trusts & Estates and Litigation Law Firm, a sophisticated business and litigation law firm, is seeking a motivated junior attorney to join its litigation team. The successful candidate will be based in our office in Providence, Rhode Island. This position will have the opportunity to undertake substantial responsibility and work with respected attorneys who litigate matters of critical importance, including some of the most challenging cases in Rhode Island.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • 0-3 years' experience in litigation.
  • Admission to the Rhode Island Bar, or a pending application to the Rhode Island bar.
  • Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
  • Strong research, drafting, writing, and communication skills.
  • Eagerness to develop an active trial practice and take ownership of matters.
  • Comfortable engaging with colleagues in frank and open discussions regarding best approaches for achieving client goals.
  • Ability to work on urgent matters in a timely fashion.
  • Ambition to pursue a successful long-term career in private practice.

Ideal Qualifications:
  • Judicial Clerkship.
  • Admission to the Massachusetts Bar.
  • Experience in a litigation practice of a peer firm.
  • Experience representing a range of clients in complex corporate and commercial disputes.