Senior Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Litigation Associate in Boston, MA. This role offers the opportunity to engage in complex civil litigation across various practice areas, including products liability, construction disputes, and medical malpractice defense. The position provides a platform for professional growth within a supportive team environment.

Duties

• Manage a diverse caseload from inception to resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery documents.
• Prepare for and participate in depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Develop litigation strategies in collaboration with clients and colleagues.
• Conduct focused legal research and draft memoranda.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients.

Requirements

• 7 - 10 years of civil litigation experience.
• Experience in Massachusetts state and federal courts.
• Proficiency in drafting and arguing dispositive motions.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the Massachusetts State Bar.

Skills

• Strong advocacy and legal research skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Life Insurance.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Flexible Paid Time Off.
• Mobile Phone Reimbursement Stipend.
• Associate Education Program.

Recognized as one of the leading litigation firms in the Northeast, this firm works with its clients in diverse practice areas, including commercial and business litigation; product liability and tort litigation; construction; environmental; hospitals and health systems; employment and labor; toxic tort and health sciences; professional liability; risk management; insurance and reinsurance; subrogation recovery; appellate; admiralty; aviation; emerging business; regulatory and transactional; property; transportation law; and workers' compensation.