Litigation Associate Attorney

Pay: $98000.00 - $121000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a highly respected Northern New England law firm with sophisticated litigation work and a strong regional reputation.
• Gain hands-on experience in commercial litigation business disputes investigations white collar defense government enforcement medical malpractice defense professional licensing and other complex matters.
• Work closely with experienced attorneys who provide real mentorship training and support.
• Build your litigation career in Burlington Vermont with access to an outstanding quality of life outdoor recreation and a strong professional community.
• Enjoy competitive compensation bonus opportunities excellent benefits retirement contributions paid parking internal CLEs and long-term career development.

Location

This is an on-site position based in our Burlington Vermont office with occasional travel to other offices as needed. We strongly prefer candidates who are already in the area or have meaningful ties to Vermont or Northern New England.

Note

Candidates must have an active law license in good standing and strong research writing and communication skills. Vermont Bar admission is strongly preferred.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are a well-established Northern New England law firm known for practical business-minded legal counsel sophisticated client work and a collaborative culture. Our team supports clients across a wide range of practice areas while providing attorneys with the mentorship technology resources and professional development needed to grow.

Job Description

• Support a wide range of litigation matters including commercial disputes business litigation contract disputes investigations government enforcement white collar defense medical malpractice defense professional licensing and other complex matters.
• Draft pleadings motions memoranda discovery requests discovery responses and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare clear persuasive written analysis.
• Assist with discovery motion practice case strategy client communications hearings and negotiations.
• Work directly with partners and senior attorneys on sophisticated litigation matters.
• Collaborate with a team that values excellent client service strong advocacy practical judgment and professional growth.
• Take on increasing responsibility as your skills and experience develop.

Qualifications

• 1 year of litigation experience strongly preferred
• Active law license in good standing.
• Vermont Bar admission strongly preferred.
• Strong research writing analytical and communication skills.
• Discovery motion practice commercial litigation complex litigation government enforcement investigations white collar defense medical malpractice defense or professional licensing experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail sound judgment and ability to work collaboratively.
• Vermont or Northern New England ties are strongly preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Supportive collaborative culture where attorneys are encouraged to learn contribute and grow.
• Strong mentorship leading technology internal CLEs and professional development resources.
• Interesting litigation work with sophisticated clients and meaningful responsibility.
• Excellent benefits including health dental vision HSA support paid disability paid life insurance PTO paid parking 401(k) matching student loan 401(k) matching and profit sharing.
• A firm culture that values quality integrity teamwork mentoring community and work-life balance.
• A Burlington-based role offering access to hiking biking skiing water sports and the Northern New England lifestyle.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-haves: VT bar license

• Nice to haves: very strongly prefer litigation experience

• Additional context: Relocation- yes. Packages - yes

• Salary Bands:

  • 1 to 3 years litigation experience: $97500 to $105000

  • 3 to 5 years litigation experience: $105000 to $114000

  • 5 years strong directly relevant litigation experience: $114000 to $121000

Submission Email: Tim and Jess - ;

Quick Recruiter Reference

Well-established Northern New England law firm seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney for its Burlington VT office. Role supports commercial litigation business disputes investigations white collar defense government enforcement med mal defense professional licensing discovery and motion practice. On-site role; 1 year litigation experience required VT bar/ties strongly preferred.

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