Please note; this role is based in Cranston, RI!
Job Summary
Palumbo Law is the firm that high-profile businesses and individuals rely on for their most critical legal needs throughout New England. With a footprint extending from Boston, MA to Greenwich, CT, we are a fast-paced, high-growth firm specializing in sophisticated real estate and business law.
We are seeking a motivated, professionally meticulous Litigation Associate to join our primary team in Cranston, RI. This is a role for an attorney who is not just "looking for a job," but who is passionate about the art of litigation and property law. You will be expected to possess both the character and common sense to manage a case from initial assessment through to a successful trial verdict.
Key Responsibilities
- Full Case Management: Take absolute ownership of litigation files, navigating the process from pre-suit investigation and initial assessment through discovery, motions, and trial.
- Advocacy & Trial Work: Represent high-profile clients in courtrooms across Rhode Island (and Massachusetts, if dual-licensed), demonstrating sharp legal writing and oral advocacy skills.
- Strategic Counsel: Communicate effectively with sophisticated business owners and property stakeholders, providing clear, actionable legal advice.
- Collaboration: Work alongside a team of elite legal professionals in our Cranston headquarters to maintain the firm’s reputation for excellence.
Required Qualifications
- Admission: Active RI Bar Admission is Required. (Massachusetts Bar admission is highly preferred).
- Experience: Proven experience in civil litigation, specifically within Real Estate or Business/Commercial law.
- Technical Skill: Mastery of legal research, drafting complex pleadings, and conducting/defending depositions.
- Character: A "trial-ready" mindset—someone who is detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and thrives in a high-stakes, fast-paced environment.
The PALUMBO LAW Advantage
- High-Profile Work: Handle significant New England cases that require sophisticated legal strategies.
- Competitive Compensation: Salary is highly competitive and commensurate with your litigation experience.
- Professional Development: We provide ongoing assistance to help you grow your practice and sharpen your trial skills.
- Comprehensive Benefits:
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Full Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee Discount Programs
