Junior Commercial Litigation Associate (RI)

Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Life and disability insurance

Annual education allowance

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Rhode Island is seeking a motivated Junior Commercial Litigation Associate. This role offers the opportunity to work on significant legal cases and develop litigation skills under experienced attorneys. Candidates should have a Juris Doctorate, strong research and writing skills, and an ambition for a successful career in private practice. Ideally, candidates should have some litigation experience and be admitted to the Rhode Island Bar. Benefits include competitive health plans and a pathway to partnership.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years’ experience in litigation.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Ability to engage in open discussions about client goals.

Responsibilities

• Join litigation team and handle substantial cases.
• Work with attorneys on critical litigation matters.

Skills

Research skills

Drafting skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Ability to work on urgent matters

Eagerness to develop trial practice

Education

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

Admission to the Rhode Island Bar

Job description

Overview

Junior Commercial Litigation Associate (RI)

Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP, a sophisticated business and litigation law firm, is seeking a motivated junior attorney to join its litigation team. The successful candidate will be based in our office in Providence, Rhode Island. This position will have the opportunity to undertake substantial responsibility and work with respected attorneys who litigate matters of critical importance, including some of the most challenging cases in Rhode Island.

Minimum Qualifications

• 0-3 years’ experience in litigation.
• Admission to the Rhode Island Bar, or a pending application to the Rhode Island bar.
• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Strong research, drafting, writing, and communication skills.
• Eagerness to develop an active trial practice and take ownership of matters.
• Comfortable engaging with colleagues in frank and open discussions regarding best approaches for achieving client goals.
• Ability to work on urgent matters in a timely fashion.
• Ambition to pursue a successful long-term career in private practice.

Ideal Qualifications

• Judicial Clerkship.
• Admission to the Massachusetts Bar.
• Experience in a litigation practice of a peer firm.
• Experience representing a range of clients in complex corporate and commercial disputes.

Professional Development and Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability insurance, and expense budget.
• Opportunity to obtain high-quality experience from our team of respected commercial litigators known for effectively preparing and trying cases in court.
• Partnership-track position for motivated and successful candidates.
• Opportunity for interaction with sophisticated client base consisting of both local businesses and larger enterprises with a national presence.
• Writing, speaking, and networking opportunities.
• Annual business development and education allowance.

How to apply

If you are interested, please apply through our website: www.psh.com or email your resume and cover letter in confidence to [e-mail]. All submissions are confidential.

Please note: We are not accepting submissions from search firms or placement agencies for this role.

Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP is an EEO employer.