Litigation Associate – Providence, RI
WHO WE ARE:
Adler Pollock & Sheehan is a New England based law firm representing local, national, and international clients in a wide range of complex legal matters. Since 1960, we have been committed to providing clients with the highest level of legal services through a wide variety of practice areas from our three office locations: Providence and Newport, RI, and Boston, MA. Among the largest and most experienced in New England, our Litigation Department is recognized nationally for its high-quality work.
We are currently seeking Associate candidates with two to five years of experience to work in our Litigation Department. This position is based in our Providence, Rhode Island office.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work professionally with clients and other AP&S team members.
- Understanding of federal and state court rules and practice.
- Experience researching and drafting memoranda and briefs.
- Experience handling discovery responses, requests, and disputes in complex matters.
- Ability to research and learn new substantive legal topics.
- Superior time management and organization skills.
AP&S’s Litigation Department has a sophisticated and diverse practice, including complex matters related to commercial disputes products liability, intellectual property, products liability, and health care. Litigation Associates work collaboratively on a wide variety of cases with attorneys at all levels to solve problems and achieve superior results. AP&S values teamwork and seeks to foster an environment in which attorneys can grow into their careers.
Requirements:
- Juris doctor and must be and remain licensed and in good standing to practice law in Rhode Island.
- Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Connecticut and/or Massachusetts.
We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, disability, employee referral program, EAP, and 401k (including company match).
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, pregnancy or conditions related to pregnancy, disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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