Attorney - Litigation

Job Overview

Burlington, Vermont based Paul Frank + Collins seeks an attorney to fill an integral role in a busy and wide-ranging litigation practice. The ideal candidate has excellent academic credentials and two to four years of litigation experience, including some courtroom and deposition experience.

The candidate must have a strong and demonstrated ability to complete research assignments when working under deadlines and to express legal concepts clearly. The candidate should also enjoy interacting verbally and in writing with clients, client representatives, and opposing counsel. The candidate should be ready to manage pleadings, motions, discovery, and other aspects of litigation as part of a team. The candidate must be admitted or eligible for admission to the Vermont Bar and open to becoming licensed in the states of Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, or New York.

Excellent references, academic credentials, analytical abilities, and verbal and written communication skills are required. Candidates should have an interest and commitment to living and working in the wonderful state of Vermont. We practice in an office environment, though some amount of hybrid/remote work is a possibility. Litigation practitioners must be able to travel and appear in person in courts where we have cases pending.

• Complete research assignments under deadlines and express legal concepts clearly.
• Interact verbally and in writing with clients, client representatives, and opposing counsel.
• Manage pleadings, motions, discovery, and other aspects of litigation as part of a team.
• Participate in courtroom and deposition activities.

• Excellent academic credentials.
• 2 to 4 years litigation experience with courtroom and deposition experience.
• Strong research and deadline‑driven work style.
• Effective communication and analytical skills.
• Admitted or eligible to the Vermont Bar; willing to obtain licenses in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, or New York.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Legal
• Industries:
  Law Practice

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience, estimated salary range $85k to $100k before bonus, plus an excellent benefits package.

Please submit a cover letter, résumé, and law school transcript. Direct applications only—no recruiters please.

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