Associate Attorney (Insurance Defense Litigation)

Higgins Cavanagh & Cooney, LLP; Providence (RI); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health, Life and Long Term Disability

Collaborative culture

Zusammenfassung

Higgins, Cavanagh & Cooney LLP (HCC) seeks an experienced Associate Attorney for our Providence, RI office. The successful candidate will handle civil litigation matters across product liability, premises liability, insurance coverage and more, with opportunities to work directly with clients and senior litigators.

The role involves depositions, motions, research, conferences, and trial preparation, offering significant responsibility in a collaborative, collegial environment with a strong

Qualifikationen

• J.D. from an accredited law school is required.
• Active admission to the Rhode Island Bar is required.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical abilities are essential.

Aufgaben

• Conducting and defending depositions.
• Drafting and arguing motions.
• Performing legal research and analysis.
• Attending court conferences and hearings.
• Managing client communications and counseling.
• Participating in settlement negotiations and mediations.
• Preparing cases for trial and participating in trial proceedings.

Kenntnisse

Legal research

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Oral advocacy

Communication

Case management

Organizational skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

J.D. from accredited law school

Rhode Island Bar admission

Jobbeschreibung

Higgins, Cavanagh & Cooney LLP (HCC), one of New England's premier litigation firms, is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join our Providence, Rhode Island office.

For more than 70 years, HCC has provided exceptional legal representation to clients throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Our attorneys handle sophisticated litigation matters across a broad range of practice areas, including product liability, premises liability, insurance coverage and bad faith, construction, transportation, employment law, and workers' compensation defense.

Position Overview

The successful candidate will be involved in all phases of civil litigation, including:

• Conducting and defending depositions
• Drafting and arguing motions
• Performing legal research and analysis
• Attending court conferences and hearings
• Managing client communications and counseling
• Participating in settlement negotiations and mediations
• Preparing cases for trial and participating in trial proceedings

This position offers the opportunity to assume significant responsibility and work directly with clients, insurers, and experienced litigators on complex matters.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active admission to the Rhode Island Bar (required)
• Excellent legal research, analytical, and writing skills
• Strong oral advocacy and communication abilities
• Proven case management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Massachusetts and/or Connecticut Bar admission is a plus

Why Join HCC?

We offer a collegial and professional work environment, meaningful litigation experience, and a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Health, Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Supportive and collaborative culture

Higgins, Cavanagh & Cooney LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.