Associate Attorney

About the role

Morrison Mahoney LLP is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its growing litigation team. The firm offers a supportive environment where attorneys take ownership of their cases and collaborate with experienced partners. The role provides real responsibility, meaningful mentorship, and opportunity to grow within the firm.

Responsibilities

• Work on a diverse range of complex civil litigation matters in practice areas such as professional liability, construction litigation, product liability, drugs and medical devices, life sciences, and toxic torts.
• Manage a diverse caseload from start to finish: drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery; meeting critical deadlines; driving matters forward.
• Prepare for and participate in depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Develop litigation strategies, working closely with clients, experts, and colleagues.
• Maintain proactive and professional communication with clients, providing status updates and strategic guidance.
• Conduct focused legal research and draft memoranda to support case strategy.
• Work side‑by‑side with partners on complex, high‑value matters.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA‑accredited law school.
• Admission to the Rhode Island Bar.
• 1–3 years of prior civil litigation experience.
• Experience in both Rhode Island state and federal courts.
• Experience taking and defending depositions and leading discovery.

Skills

• Self‑starter with strong advocacy skills.
• Proficiency in drafting and arguing dispositive motions.
• Ability to perform legal research.

Pay

Competitive salary ranging from $105,000 to $130,000 plus a signing bonus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Advocate
• Short + Long Term Disability Program
• Parental Leave
• Military Leave
• Life Insurance
• 401(K)
• Flexible Spending Plan
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Discounts on tickets, shows, hotels and more
• Identity Theft Protection
• Mobile Phone Stipend
• Associate Education Program