Civil Litigation Associate Attorney

Elgen Staffing; Manchester (NH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

401K with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

FSA/HSA options

Life & Disability Insurance

Career growth opportunities

Professional development & mentoring

Short-term disability insurance

Phone stipend

Job summary

Elgen Staffing seeks an experienced Civil Litigation Associate Attorney in Manchester, NH for a role with a leading Northeast law firm. Manage your own caseload from inception to resolution, drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery while meticulously meeting deadlines.

Requirements include a JD from an ABA-accredited law school and NH Bar admission; bar admission in ME and/or VT is a plus. Minimum four years in civil litigation in NH state and federal courts; strong advocacy, deposition, and

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school and NH Bar admission required.
• Minimum four years of civil litigation experience in NH state and federal courts.
• Experience trying NH cases, taking/defending depositions, ADR experience and settlement negotiations.
• Self-starter with strong advocacy and legal research abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage own civil litigation caseload from inception to resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery requests; meet deadlines.
• Take and defend depositions; handle dispositive motions and legal research.
• ADR participation and negotiation of settlements.
• Represent in NH state and federal courts.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

NH State Bar admission

UBE waiver for ME/VT

Job description

Compensation: 120000.-140000. / Annually

Our client, a leading litigation law firm with offices throughout the Northeast, has an immediate need for an experienced Civil Litigation Associate Attorney, to join our winning team in Manchester.

Our candidate of choice will manage their own caseload from inception to resolution, drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery requests while meticulously adhering to deadlines. You will be handling Professional Liability / Tort and Liability Defense / Workers’ Compensation cases.

This is a hybrid role!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS:

• A Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to the New Hampshire State Bar, are essential prerequisites.
• Bar admission in Maine and/or Vermont, or a sufficient UBE score to waive into one or both jurisdictions, considered a plus.
• You should possess at least four (4) years of prior civil litigation experience and experience in both New Hampshire state and federal courts.
• Experienced trying cases in NH courts; taking/defending depositions; ADR experience; settlement negotiations.
• You should be a self-starter with strong advocacy skills. Proficiency in drafting and arguing dispositive motions, along with the ability to perform legal research and respond to discovery requests, is crucial
• Taking and defending fact witness and expert depositions will also be part of your role, making attention to detail and effective communication are key attributes for success in this position.

WE OFFER:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package, including Health, Dental, Medical, and Vision.
• 401K Plan/Employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• FSA and HSA Plan option(s) to help offset taxes for employees and dependents.
• Group Life and Long-term Disability Insurance.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement.
• Professional development and a multi-faceted mentoring program.
• Self-insured Short-term Disability benefits.
• Wireless phone/services stipend.