Civil Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Civil Litigation Associate Attorney in Manchester, NH. This role offers an opportunity to work on Professional Liability, Tort and Liability Defense, and Workers' Compensation cases. Ideal for individuals with 1 to 4 years of civil litigation experience eager to tackle complex legal challenges.

Duties

• Manage caseload from inception to resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
• Prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Engage with clients, experts, and attorneys to devise litigation strategies.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda.

Requirements

• Admission to the New Hampshire State Bar.
• At least one year of civil litigation experience.
• Experience in New Hampshire state and federal courts.
• Strong advocacy and communication skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the New Hampshire State Bar.

Skills

• Proficiency in drafting and arguing dispositive motions.
• Ability to perform legal research and respond to discovery requests.
• Attention to detail and effective communication.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Life Insurance.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Flexible Paid Time Off.
• Mobile Phone Reimbursement.
• Associate Education Program.
• Employee Discounts.

This international law firm has offices in New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New Hampshire and England. The firm was founded over 60 years ago and has more than 800 attorneys. Its practice areas are business and industry, litigation and transactional. The clients of the firm come from various industries ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. The attorneys at the firm come with a lot of experience.