Litigation Attorney (Employment Law, Employee Side)

ODU Law Firm, LLC; Cranston (RI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus opportunities

Hybrid work flexibility

Supportive team environment

Mentorship and professional growth opportunities

Job summary

ODU Law Firm, LLC in Cranston, Rhode Island, seeks a Litigation Attorney to join its growing team focused on employment law. In this full-time hybrid role, you will manage litigation cases from intake to resolution, conduct depositions, argue motions, and communicate effectively with clients.

Ideal candidates will have a Juris Doctor, at least one year of relevant litigation experience, and strong legal skills. The position offers a competitive salary between $100,000 and $125,000, with bonuses and hybrid work flexibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of full-time, paid litigation experience following graduation.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
• Commitment to professionalism, client service, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Manage employment litigation matters from intake through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Prepare for and argue court hearings.

Skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Writing

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Active license in Rhode Island or Massachusetts

Job description

Litigation Attorney (Employment Law, Employee Side)

Company Description

ODU Law Firm, LLC is a growing plaintiff-side litigation firm representing individuals throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts in employment law and personal injury matters. We are committed to delivering exceptional legal representation while fostering a collaborative, technology-driven, and team-oriented work environment.

Our attorneys handle complex employment litigation involving discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour violations, whistleblower claims, family and medical leave, disability accommodations, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and unemployment matters.

We believe great legal work starts with great people. Our team is built on professionalism, collaboration, accountability, and a genuine commitment to helping clients through some of the most difficult times in their lives.

Role Description

We are seeking an ambitious Employment Litigation Attorney who wants to become an exceptional litigator.

This position is designed for attorneys who want more than document review, endless legal research, and years of waiting for meaningful courtroom experience. From the beginning, you will receive substantial responsibility and hands‑on litigation experience while working alongside experienced employment litigators.

You will conduct depositions, argue motions, appear in court, negotiate settlements, prepare cases for mediation and trial, develop litigation strategy, and work directly with clients. If you are eager to build real litigation skills, this is an outstanding opportunity to accelerate your career.

You will manage an active employment litigation caseload with the support of experienced attorneys, paralegals, and modern technology. We value efficiency, sound judgment, initiative, and exceptional advocacy while providing the mentorship necessary to help you become an outstanding litigator.

This is a full‑time hybrid position based in Cranston, Rhode Island, with flexibility for remote work when appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Manage employment litigation matters from intake through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategy.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Prepare for and argue court hearings and dispositive motions.
• Represent clients at mediations, settlement conferences, and other proceedings.
• Prepare cases for arbitration and trial.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, experts, witnesses, and the courts.
• Manage written discovery, subpoenas, ESI, and compliance with court deadlines.
• Work collaboratively with paralegals and legal support staff to efficiently move cases toward successful resolution.

Qualifications

Required

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Rhode Island or Massachusetts (admission in both states is a plus).
• Minimum of one (1) year of full‑time, paid litigation experience following graduation from law school. Qualifying experience may include practice as a licensed attorney or a full‑time judicial clerkship with substantial exposure to civil litigation.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and written discovery.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral advocacy and communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to independently manage multiple litigation matters and deadlines.
• Commitment to professionalism, client service, and teamwork.

Preferred

• Experience taking or defending depositions.
• Experience arguing motions or appearing in court.
• Moot Court and/or Law Review

Salary and Benefits

Salary: $100,000–$125,000+ annually, or more, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Performance bonus opportunities
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Modern technology and software to maximize efficiency
• A collaborative, respectful, and supportive team environment
• Meaningful opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and advancement

Why Join ODU Law Firm?

Many firms tell young attorneys they'll get courtroom experience "eventually."

We believe the best litigators are developed by actually litigating.

Our attorneys take depositions, argue motions, appear in court, negotiate settlements, conduct mediations, prepare cases for trial, develop litigation strategy, and build meaningful relationships with clients. You won't spend years on the sidelines waiting for opportunities—you'll earn them by demonstrating initiative, preparation, and excellent advocacy.

You'll work closely with experienced employment litigators who are committed to mentoring the next generation of trial lawyers while trusting you with real responsibility from day one.

We're building one of New England's premier plaintiff-side employment litigation practices. If you're looking for a long‑term opportunity where you can become a confident, highly skilled litigator, make a meaningful difference in clients' lives, and grow with a firm that is investing heavily in its people, technology, and future, we'd love to hear from you.