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Robert Half Legal

Multiple U.S. locations · HybridJob$145–200K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$145–200K/yr
Location
Multiple U.S. locationsHybrid
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Rhode Island Bar LicenseDoctorate

Job overview

A full-service law firm seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney in Providence to manage sophisticated disputes independently, communicate with clients and colleagues, and exercise sound judgment. The role involves leading matters through all phases of litigation, contributing to case strategy and courtroom advocacy, and handling complex legal work with minimal supervision. The schedule is hybrid, with four days in the office and one remote day, potentially shifting to three office days and two remote days after onboarding.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

LitigationClient CommunicationAttention to DetailSuperior Court LitigationAppellate LawClient IntakeTrial PreparationLegal ResearchWestlawLegal Research ToolsCase ManagementPleading and Motion DraftingOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationCourt ProceduresConfidentialityInitiativeJudgmentDiscretionOrganizationTime Management

Qualifications

4+ Years Litigation ExperienceFirst or Second Chair Trial ExperienceMediation ExperienceArbitration ExperienceBachelor's DegreeJuris DoctorRhode Island Bar LicenseGood Standing

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Description

Our client, a successful full-service law firm, is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney to join their dynamic legal team in Providence, RI. This role is suited to a lawyer who can independently manage sophisticated disputes, communicate effectively with clients and colleagues, and exercise sound judgment with strong attention to detail. The position offers the opportunity to lead matters through every phase of the litigation process while contributing to strong case strategy and courtroom advocacy.

Role: Associate Attorney

Location: Providence, RI

Salary: $145,000- $200,000 base (depending on experience) + great benefits!

Schedule: Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote, but can be 3 days in office, 2 days remote after onboarding period)

Responsibilities:

  • Must be prepared to handle cases from inception through trial, including drafting discovery pleadings and motions, and taking and defending depositions.

  • Formulate and develop case strategy, advise clients on risk mitigation and pre-suit resolution options.

  • Conducts research, interviews clients, and witnesses and handles other details for comprehensive case management

  • Manage the discovery process and supervise junior attorneys and staff members with document review projects.

Requirements

Requirements:

  • 4-8 years (mid-level) of litigation experience in state and federal courts.

  • Ideally would have experience as a superior court litigator and have interest or experience in appellate law.

  • Able to participate in all aspects of the firm's professional activities, including client intake, trial preparation, etc.

  • First or second chair trial experience preferable

  • Mediation and AAA and other arbitration experience is preferable.

  • Perform complex legal research; experience with Westlaw and other legal research tools is required.

  • Ability to handle litigation matters from inception through trial with minimal supervision.

  • Experience with drafting complex pleadings and motions and arguing discovery and dispositive motions.

  • Bachelor’s degree and J.D. Degree

  • Strong oral and written communication skills

  • Knowledge of the laws and rules, as well as state and federal court procedures

  • Ability to handle sensitive matters on a confidential basis.

  • Licensed to practice in Rhode Island and in good standing.

  • A high degree of initiative, mature judgment, and discretion.

  • Organization and time management skills.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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How this job compares

Set against the 466 open Litigation Attorney jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$145–200K/yr
  • US median$123–197K/yr291 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $173K, is 9% above the US median midpoint ($159K) — in the middle half of Litigation Attorney salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 466 open Litigation Attorney jobs across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Litigation Attorney postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (369 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a doctorate or professional degree; 285 of the 466 open Litigation Attorney jobs (61%) ask for a doctorate or professional degree.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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