Litigation Attorney

Full Job Description

Come join a growing team of well-respected attorneys. A successful candidate in this role will be committed to quality legal work, attention to detail, and will be hard-working, industrious, and possess the personal attributes of honesty, intelligence, and utmost integrity.

What You'll Be Doing

• Personally handle a file load of personal injury and medical malpractice cases
• Extensive client interaction including intake and subsequent communications
• Prepare demands and negotiate successful resolutions on behalf of clients
• Attend and advocate for clients at depositions, arbitrations, mediations, and trial
• Independently research, interpret and apply legal principles in the context of motion practice and litigation
• Attend and participate in weekly team meetings relating to the evaluation and advancement of injury and malpractice cases
• Work collaboratively with senior attorneys, junior attorneys, and paralegals in litigating complex medical negligence and serious injury cases
• Active involvement in all phases of client representation from intake, initial office conferences, case development, demand, negotiation, and resolution
  
  

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience
• Client focused experience - personally demonstrate that both external and internal clients are a high priority by identifying, and responding to their needs in a timely and efficient manner
• Experience in Personal Injury Litigation
• Experience in Complex Litigation
• Experience in Medical Malpractice Litigation
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment
• Strong academic credentials
• Advanced analytical skills
• Strong time management skills
• Strong writing and oral communication skills
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Fully licensed to practice law in Rhode Island. Licensing in Massachusetts, and/or Connecticut is a plus