Litigation Associate

Litchfield Cavo LLP; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Litchfield Cavo LLP in Providence, RI seeks an associate attorney with at least one year of workers' compensation experience to join a forward-thinking, nationwide defense practice. You will handle diverse matters and collaborate with a supportive team.

The ideal candidate is licensed to practice in Rhode Island state and federal courts; Massachusetts admission is preferred. The firm offers strong professional development, competitive compensation, and a collaborative, growth-oriented

Qualifications

• At least one year of workers' compensation experience.
• Licensed to practice in Rhode Island state and federal courts.
• Massachusetts state and federal court admission preferred.
• Handles general liability and insurance defense for nationwide clients.

Responsibilities

• Draft, pleadings, motions, orders and legal memoranda.
• Draft and respond to written discovery and dispositive motions.
• Conduct legal research competently and with proficiency.
• Prepare and take depositions of parties and witnesses.
• Review client documents, draft case evaluations and status report correspondence.
• Assist with and participate in trial preparation, mediations, arbitrations and court appearances.
• Interact directly with clients, claim professionals, opposing counsel, colleagues and staff.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Court procedures

MS Office

Westlaw

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

MS Office

Job description

Litchfield Cavo LLP is a vibrant and growing nation-wide litigation defense law firm that strives to provide its employees with a supportive environment in which to develop and advance and opportunities to develop and advance. While growing from 16 attorneys in 2 offices to 250 attorneys in 25 offices across the country, Litchfield Cavo has maintained its commitment to excellence in both the attorneys and staff it attracts and the services it delivers. We provide all of our employees the tools they need to feel confident when contributing ideas, asking questions, and performing at the highest level.

Litchfield Cavo offers a competitive compensation plan and an excellent benefits package in a collegial and supportive work environment that provides substantial opportunities for professional development. The salary range of $105k - $130k is commensurate with experience.

OPPORTUNITY | Associate Attorney

Our Providence, RI office seeks a well-rounded, highly-motivated associate attorney with at least one year of workers compensation and an eagerness to learn. Must be licensed to practice in Rhode Island state and federal district courts. Admission in Massachusetts state and federal court is also preferred. This is an exceptional opportunity to handle a variety of matters with a forward-thinking firm, including general liability and insurance defense for nationwide clients.

SKILLS and ABILITIES

The individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with the following:

• proactively work independently and as part of a team;
• demonstrate strong legal research and analytical skills;
• excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• strong attention to detail with superb organization and prioritization skills;
• ability to move from case to case;
• knowledge of both state and federal court procedures; and
• proficiency with MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, Westlaw and navigating the internet.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include handling a substantial caseload involving civil litigation and insurance defense litigation in a number of the following areas: general liability and insurance defense. The following are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to do this job successfully under the direction of a partner:

• draft, prepare and handle pleadings, motions, orders and legal memoranda;
• draft and respond to written discovery and dispositive motions;
• conduct legal research competently and with proficiency;
• prepare and take depositions of parties and witnesses;
• review client documents, draft case evaluations and status report correspondence;
• assist with and participate in trial preparation, mediations, arbitrations and court appearances; and,
• interact directly with clients, claim professionals, opposing counsel, colleagues and staff.

Our Firm provides an experienced support staff, current technology, ongoing training, and full-time IT and marketing departments.

Litchfield Cavo LLP supports and encourages workforce diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws.'