Associate Litigation Attorney

Bonner Kiernan Trebach & Crociata LLP; Rhode Island; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short/Long Term Disability

401(k) & Profit Sharing

Life and A&D Insurance

Flex Spending Program

Job summary

A Civil Litigation Defense Law Firm in Rhode Island is seeking an experienced Associate Litigation Attorney to manage a balanced caseload and handle substantive litigation. The ideal candidate will possess at least 3 years of Insurance Defense experience, alongside strong writing and analytical skills. The firm offers a collaborative environment, competitive compensation, and various benefits including 401(k) and long-term disability. Become part of a respected team committed to effective legal representation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Insurance Defense and/or litigation.
• Experience with Employment Law, Construction Defect, and/or Commercial Trucking Law is a plus.
• Ability to work independently from suit inception to settlement/trial is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of litigation from pleadings through discovery and motion practice.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft motions, briefs, and discovery responses.
• Appear in court and work directly with clients.
• Conduct legal research and analyze data.

Skills

Insurance Defense

Writing motions and legal memoranda

Writing and analytical skills

Independence in case management

Education

Juris Doctorate Degree (J.D.)

Active Rhode Island License

Job description

Job Title: Associate Litigation Attorney

Location: Rhode Island

Full-Time

Get to Know Us:

Kiernan Trebach is seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney to join our growing New England practice. This position offers a balanced caseload, strong support staff, and the opportunity to handle substantive litigation work in Rhode Island courts.

We are a Civil Litigation Defense Law Firm. Our mission is focused on a slow and sustainable growth process to create a diverse working environment while remaining sensitive to the needs of our employees and their families. Kiernan Trebach has become respected for our effective defense of clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to individuals and small business owners. We take pride in knowing our clients, understanding what they want, and exceeding their expectations.

We are seeking new Attorneys with 3+ years of experience in Insurance Defense and/or litigation to join our team. Your role will be to defend a variety of matters in our growing Rhode Island practice.

What You Will Do:

As an Attorney at our firm, you will:

• Handle all phases of litigation, from pleadings through discovery and motion practice including drafting legal documents.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft motions, briefs, and discovery responses.
• Appear in court and work directly with clients.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys and strong support staff.
• Conduct legal research, analyze data, and develop strategies for cases.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and the court.
• Attend hearings, depositions, and trials as necessary.
• Defend a Variety of Civil Litigation Defense matters including:
  • General Liability
  • Personal Injury
  • Construction Defect
  • Commercial Trucking
  • Employment Law

What You Will Bring:

Our ideal candidate will have 3+ years of relevant experience and the following credentials/skills:

• Experience with Insurance Defense.
• Employment Law, Construction Defect, and/or Commercial Trucking Law experience is a plus.
• Experience writing motions and other legal memoranda, summarizing depositions, and trial preparation is preferred.
• The ability to work independently from suit inception to settlement/trial is preferred.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage cases independently while working as part of a team.

Required Education & Licensure:

• Juris Doctorate Degree (J.D.)
• Active Rhode Island License (Required).
• Active Massachusetts, New Hampshire or Connecticut Bar Licensure, and/or ability to transfer UBE scores (a plus).

We Offer Benefits for Full-Time:

• Short/Long Term Disability
• 401(k) & Profit Sharing
• Life and A&D Insurance
• Flex Spending Program

Why You’ll Love Us:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Engaging and challenging caseload.
• The chance to work with a team of experienced and respected attorneys.

At Kiernan Trebach LLP, we commit our talents and energy to continue a decades-long practice devoted to defense litigation and counseling the Firm’s clients on issues that affect their potential for litigation. Kiernan Trebach represents clients on a national basis, and maintains twelve offices in nine states plus the District of Columbia, with local presence in several others. Our lawyers have appeared in the courts of over 35 states and territories.

**Kiernan Trebach LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, ethnic background, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability or genetic information.**