Associate Attorney

Silverspace Inc; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Silverspace Inc. in Rhode Island seeks an associate with 1–3 years of civil litigation experience to handle a diverse docket and assume meaningful responsibilities with mentorship.

You will work on matters including professional liability, construction, product liability, drugs and medical devices, life sciences, and toxic torts, with opportunities for growth and trial exposure while developing a robust litigation practice.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school and Rhode Island Bar admission.
• 1–3 years civil litigation experience in RI state and federal courts.
• Experience taking and defending depositions; proficient in drafting and arguing dispositive motions and legal research.

Skills

Deposition experience

Legal research

Strong advocacy skills

Drafting dispositive motions

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

We're seeking an associate with 1-3 years of civil litigation experience who is ready to step into a role with real responsibility, meaningful mentorship, and the opportunity to grow within the firm. You'll work on a diverse range of complex civil litigation matters in practice areas such as professional liability, construction litigation, product liability, drugs and medical devices, life sciences and toxic torts.

What Matters Most

To succeed in this role, you will need a robust set of skills and qualifications.

• A Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to the Rhode Island Bar, are essential prerequisites.
• 1 - 3 years of prior civil litigation experience and experience in both Rhode Island state and federal courts.
• Experience taking and defending depositions and leading discovery.
• Self-starter with strong advocacy skills, proficiency in drafting and arguing dispositive motions, and the ability to perform legal research.