Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney

Job Title: Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A well-established law firm in Boston, MA, is seeking a full-time litigation associate with focused experience in medical malpractice matters. This hybrid position is ideal for attorneys with 3-5 years of relevant litigation experience who thrive in a collaborative, high-performance legal environment. The role offers autonomy in case handling, frequent courtroom exposure, and direct client engagement. It’s a unique opportunity to build on trial readiness while contributing meaningfully to a respected litigation team.

Duties

• Manage a full caseload from initial filings to resolution

• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery materials with precision and timeliness

• Conduct legal research and prepare strategic memoranda

• Attend and advocate at hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials

• Collaborate with partners, associates, clients, and subject matter experts to develop litigation strategies

• Prepare interim case updates and reports for clients

• Take and defend depositions, including those of expert witnesses

• Engage in pre-trial and trial preparation, including evidence review and witness coordination

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in medical malpractice litigation

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex case files independently

• Experience handling discovery, dispositive motions, and expert witness depositions

• Trial readiness and experience in both state and federal courts in Massachusetts

• Strong written and oral advocacy skills

• Able to work collaboratively in a hybrid team environment

• Excellent attention to detail and case strategy development

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the Massachusetts State Bar (active and in good standing)

Skills

• Litigation strategy and trial advocacy

• Legal writing and research

• Client communication and relationship management

• Time and case management across multiple deadlines

• Team-oriented and self-directed professional conduct

Job Location

• Boston, MA

• Hybrid Schedule

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.