Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Needham, MA, is seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney to handle all aspects of litigation, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trials. The ideal candidate will have 13 years of practical litigation experience, including insurance defense and/or jury trial experience. This position requires strong communication skills, analytical abilities, and the ability to manage a high-volume caseload effectively.

Duties:

• Handle all aspects of litigation, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trials.
• Assist with the management of a high-volume caseload.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Attend hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences as required.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the State Bar.
• 13 years of practical litigation experience.
• Prior experience in insurance defense and/or jury trial experience is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.

Education & Certifications:

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the State Bar.

Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload effectively.
• Proficiency in legal research and drafting legal documents.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.

Benefits offered:

• Flexible working environment.
• Remote working opportunities.
• Paid lunches.
• Paid parking.
• Wellness program, including Corporate-sponsored Lifetime Fitness memberships or gym reimbursements.
• Bonus eligibility.
• Firm benefits include 401(k) with matching, medical, dental, vision, supplemental policies, long-term care, identity theft and legal services, life insurance, and pet insurance.
• Parental leave.

Focusing on the construction industry, this firm is known for developing and executing strategies meeting client's goals in the most efficient and effective manner. The firm's clients include businesses ranging in size from sole proprietorships to multinational corporations. The firm was founded in 2008.