Associate Attorney – Commercial & Insurance Defense Litigation | Manchester, NH | 1–3 Years Experience | NH Bar Required
A well-established law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its commercial and insurance defense litigation team in Manchester, New Hampshire. This role offers hands-on involvement in all phases of trial work - from drafting pleadings and managing discovery to motion practice and evidentiary hearings - for an attorney with 1–3 years of litigation experience and strong academic credentials.
Associates benefit from a formal mentorship program structured around individual and firm goals, along with regular performance evaluations and goal-setting meetings that support professional development and advancement. The firm is committed to a work environment that fosters both professional and personal growth, with hybrid work schedule flexibility for a strong work-life balance.
Qualifications:
- 1–3 years of litigation experience
- Currently licensed to practice in New Hampshire
- Court appearance experience preferred
- Experience taking and defending depositions preferred
- Strong research, analytical, and writing skills (writing sample required)
Responsibilities:
- Draft and prepare discovery and motions
- Take and defend depositions
- Argue motions before federal and state courts
- Conduct interviews and gather case materials
- Collaborate with and support other attorneys
- Organize and manage litigation filings and case processes
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal law across matters
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
- 401(k) savings plan with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Basic life, critical illness, accident, and long- & short-term disability insurance
- Pet insurance
- Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care)
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Paid parking
- Paid vacation and 11 paid holidays
- Paid CLEs and bar dues
- Hybrid work schedule option
Equal Opportunity Employer
Send your resume to eric.vetter@gogpac.com