Litigation Associate (Personal Injury)

Personal Injury Litigation Associate

Location: Rhode Island (Conveniently located just 5 minutes off Route 295)

Job Type: Full-Time

Practice Areas: Personal Injury Litigation & Civil Litigation

Experience Level: 1–5 Years Preferred

Bar Admission: Rhode Island and Massachusetts preferred

About the Firm

We are a well-established and growing Rhode Island/Massachusetts law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation and personalized client service. Our practice has a strong concentration in Personal Injury litigation, while also handling a variety of civil litigation matters. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, supportive, and professional work environment where attorneys are encouraged to develop their skills, advance their careers, and build long-term success with the firm.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and hardworking Personal Injury Litigation Associate to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 1–5 years of litigation experience who is looking to gain hands-on courtroom and case management experience while working closely with experienced practitioners.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and eager to grow within a small firm environment that values teamwork, mentorship, and professional development. We are committed to investing in the right individual and are willing to provide training and guidance to support long-term career growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury and civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and legal correspondence.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, motions, and briefs.
• Handle discovery, including depositions, interrogatories, and document review.
• Attend court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, medical providers, and experts.
• Assist with trial preparation, including witness preparation and exhibit management.
• Maintain organized case files and ensure compliance with deadlines and court requirements.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to provide exceptional client service.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to the Rhode Island Bar; Massachusetts Bar admission is strongly preferred.
• 1–5 years of litigation experience preferred, ideally in personal injury or civil litigation.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Team-oriented mindset with a desire to learn and grow professionally.
• Commitment to building a long-term career with the firm.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities.
• Direct client and courtroom exposure.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Long-term growth and advancement potential.
• Confidential consideration of all applications.

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity with a respected law firm that values its people and invests in their success, we encourage you to apply.