Insurance Defense Litigation Associate: Trial-Ready

Higgins Cavanagh & Cooney, LLP; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life and Long Term Disability

Collaborative culture

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Oral advocacy

Communication

Case management

Organizational skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Rhode Island Bar admission

Job description

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