Associate Attorney

Jobot; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Litigation Associate Attorney in Little Rock, AR. The ideal candidate has about five years of litigation experience, will own cases from inception through resolution, and work closely with a respected litigation partner on complex matters.

The role covers insurance defense, product liability, medical malpractice, personal injury defense, and transportation and commercial litigation, with opportunities to develop deposition, motion practice, and courtroom skills.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and Arkansas Bar admission.
• Approximately five years of litigation experience.
• Experience managing cases from inception through settlement.
• Strong deposition, legal writing, motion practice, and courtroom skills.
• Background in insurance defense, commercial litigation, or personal injury defense preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active litigation caseload from inception through resolution, including settlement and trial preparation.
• Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and expert witnesses.
• Draft and argue substantive motions, pleadings, discovery requests, and other litigation-related documents.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, hearings, and other litigation matters.
• Develop case strategies and evaluate liability, damages, and potential exposure.
• Handle all phases of discovery, including document review, written discovery, and depositions.
• Work directly with a senior litigation partner on a variety of complex defense matters.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, insurance carriers, and other involved parties.

Skills

Deposition experience

Motions practice

Courtroom experience

Independent case management

Analytical/communication skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Associate Attorney

$85000 - $125000 per year | Little Rock, AR | On-site | Permanent

A bit about us:

Our client is a prominent, full-service law firm with a longstanding history and a strong reputation for delivering sophisticated legal services to businesses, institutions, insurance carriers, and individuals. With a broad range of practice areas and a deep bench of experienced attorneys, the firm handles complex legal matters across Arkansas and nationally. Its litigation practice is particularly well established, representing clients in a variety of high-stakes disputes, including professional liability, medical malpractice, product liability, personal injury defense, commercial litigation, and employment matters. The firm is committed to providing practical, client-focused solutions while fostering a collaborative environment where attorneys can build meaningful practices and develop their careers.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including health insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.

Job Details

An established, full-service law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Associate Attorney to join its growing litigation practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with approximately five years of litigation experience who is looking to take ownership of cases, work closely with an experienced litigation partner, and continue developing their practice.

The attorney in this position will work alongside a highly respected partner with an extensive background in complex litigation and insurance defense. The practice encompasses a broad range of matters, including insurance defense and coverage, products liability, medical malpractice, personal injury defense, transportation litigation, and commercial litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active litigation caseload from inception through resolution, including settlement and trial preparation.
• Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and expert witnesses.
• Draft and argue substantive motions, pleadings, discovery requests, and other litigation-related documents.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, hearings, and other litigation matters.
• Develop case strategies and evaluate liability, damages, and potential exposure.
• Handle all phases of discovery, including document review, written discovery, and depositions.
• Work directly with a senior litigation partner on a variety of complex defense matters.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, insurance carriers, and other involved parties.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active admission to the Arkansas Bar.
• Approximately five years of litigation experience.
• Experience managing cases independently from inception through settlement.
• Strong deposition, legal writing, motion practice, and courtroom experience.
• Background in insurance defense, commercial litigation, personal injury defense, or other civil litigation preferred.
• Excellent analytical, communication, organizational, and case management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with experienced attorneys.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Opportunity to work directly with an established and well-respected litigation partner.
• Meaningful responsibility and ownership over litigation matters.
• Exposure to a diverse range of sophisticated defense litigation.
• Opportunity to further develop deposition, motion practice, and courtroom skills.
• Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

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