Associate Attorney (Civil Litigation)

Associate Attorney (Civil Litigation)

A leading Northeast litigation law firm is seeking a full-time Associate Attorney to join its civil litigation team. Practice areas include Professional Liability, Tort and Liability Defense, and Workers' Compensation. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with 1 to 4 years of civil litigation experience who are passionate about navigating complex legal matters.

The position offers a competitive annual salary between $80,000 and $110,000, commensurate with experience, along with a robust benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, flexible paid time off, employee discounts, and a mobile phone reimbursement stipend. The firm provides a supportive environment that fosters growth, flexibility, and collaboration.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This law firm is recognized among top litigation practices in the Northeast, providing associates with meaningful, hands-on experience from day one. Attorneys work alongside highly rated peers in a dynamic team, handling a diverse array of challenging cases that encourage both professional and personal development. The team is invested in each attorney’s success and career advancement.

Role Overview

As an Associate Attorney specializing in civil litigation, responsibilities include independently managing a caseload from inception through resolution, drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery requests, and ensuring strict adherence to deadlines. The role encompasses preparing for and attending depositions, hearings, and trials, offering significant courtroom exposure. The position emphasizes collaboration with clients, experts, and colleagues, devising effective litigation strategies, and maintaining clear, regular communication via case updates and interim status reports.

Additional duties include conducting comprehensive legal research, preparing memoranda to support case strategy, and partnering with senior attorneys to promote seamless case management. The role offers a multifaceted career trajectory in civil litigation.

Key Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to the New Hampshire State Bar are required.
• A minimum of one year of civil litigation experience, with familiarity in both New Hampshire state and federal courts.
• Strong advocacy skills, initiative, and proficiency in drafting and arguing dispositive motions.
• Demonstrated ability to perform legal research and respond to discovery requests.
• Experience with taking and defending depositions of fact witnesses and experts.
• Attention to detail and effective communication skills.

Take the next step in your legal career and apply to join an organization committed to expertise, independence, and collaboration in the field of litigation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Civil Litigation: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person