Attorney needed for Boston office

Boston office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks an attorney with 8 years of experience handling complex litigation. The candidate will perform a variety of professional work in support of the nationwide Insurance and Catastrophic Loss Group, including managing and driving insurance cases, conducting thorough legal research, analyzing documents, preparing and responding to discovery, analyzing coverage, drafting motions, drafting correspondence, including coverage opinions, providing support for and conducting depositions, and drafting briefs, proposing case strategy and recommendations, and performing other insurance-related work as assigned, including assisting with marketing efforts, articles, and presentations. Will manage a diverse caseload and case teams and effectively prioritize assignments. Proactively drive cases forward in collaboration with the partners, proposing strategy and recommendations proactively. Assist with all phases of the litigation process, including Pleadings, discovery, and motion practice, as needed. Assist with and/or take and defend depositions. Conduct legal research and assist in advising and supporting the Insurance and Catastrophic Loss Group as appropriate. Draft correspondence relevant to litigation and/or claims handling. Perform coverage analysis and/or claim evaluation. Work effectively with others and otherwise align with firms' practices and policies. Evaluate and appropriately assess the legal implications of projects and issues assigned, queuing up these findings as appropriate to the lead attorney(s). Assisting with the Insurance and Catastrophic Loss Groups marketing efforts. Should preferably have several years of experience with civil litigation as well as a strong work ethic. Experience and familiarity with insurance coverage (first and/or third party) are a strong plus. Must be a member in good standing of the Massachusetts Bar. A clear understanding of judicial processes, courts, laws, and regulations as they relate to Insurance Coverage and litigation is required. Familiarity with ECF filing, PACER, Novus, and Relativity is a plus. Specific experience with insurance coverage (first and/or third party) is a strong plus.

The candidate should have excellent management and organizational skills, with a keen ability to multitask and manage case teams. Must have attention to detail, strong leadership and analytical skills, interpersonal skills, a high level of professionalism, as well as the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Must be able to work under the pressure of strict deadlines on multiple projects to closely manage to those deadlines and oversee multiple case teams in collaboration with multiple partners. Juris Doctorate Law Degree is required. Should work effectively with all levels of staff, representatives of other public agencies, and governing bodies. Must produce high-quality legal work under pressure and time constraints. Effectively utilize computers and appropriate software and interact as needed with firms' Information Systems.

This small Boston office is the outpost of a large national firm with headquarters in the Midwest. Although the firm projects enlarging this office to become a full-service practice unto itself, right now, the focus is primarily litigation and in particular in defense of several of this firm's key insurance clientele. Associates here get good responsibility--and the unusual opportunity to come in at the ground floor!