What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Litigation Associate position at KLR Executive Search Group LLC?
KLR Executive Search Group is proud to partner with a highly sophisticated business & litigation law firm with offices in Rhode Island & Massachusetts. They are seeking a mid-level Commercial Litigation Associate to join the team in the firm's New Bedford, MA office. As a Commercial Litigation Associate, you will be responsible for handling various aspects of business litigation, focusing on providing excellent legal representation and strategic counsel to the firm’s corporate clients. This is an exciting opportunity to work on challenging and complex litigation matters in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Responsibilities:
- Handle all aspects of litigation, including case strategy and management.
- Draft and argue motions, conduct legal research, and prepare legal memoranda; Prepare witnesses for depositions, trials, and other proceedings; Take testimony at depositions and before tribunals; Prepare for and participate in trials, conferences, and hearings.
- Supervise e-discovery, document review, and production.
- Conduct legal analysis and provide advice to clients.
Qualifications:
- 2 years of experience in business litigation, with a strong emphasis on complex corporate & commercial disputes.
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
- Current admission in good standing to either the Rhode Island or Massachusetts bar is required, both preferred. Candidates barred in other states are still encouraged to apply but will be required to complete the Rhode Island bar admission within their first year at the firm.
Benefits:
- This is a Partnership-track position for motivated and successful candidates.
- High level of client interaction, interaction with opposing counsel, and case/matter responsibility.
- Excellent client base consisting of both local businesses and larger enterprises with a national presence; limited insurance work.
- Opportunity to receive high-quality and personalized training from Senior Leaders at the firm.