Associate Attorney needed for Lynnfield office

Job Overview: A law firm is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join its team in Lynnfield, MA. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of legal experience, with a focus on defense litigation and insurance coverage litigation. The Associate Attorney will be responsible for handling a substantial caseload, conducting legal research, preparing legal documents, and interacting with clients, claim professionals, and opposing counsel.

Job Details:

• Manage a substantial caseload involving defense litigation and insurance coverage litigation.
• Draft, prepare, and handle pleadings, motions, orders, and legal memoranda.
• Draft and respond to written discovery and dispositive motions.
• Conduct legal research competently and with proficiency.
• Prepare and take depositions of parties and witnesses.
• Review client documents, draft case evaluations, and provide status report correspondence.
• Assist with and participate in mediations and court appearances.
• Interact directly with clients, claim professionals, opposing counsel, colleagues, and staff.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of legal experience.
• Experience in insurance defense and coverage litigation is a plus.
• Must be licensed to practice in Massachusetts.
• Additional court admissions would be a plus.
• Proactively work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with superb organization and prioritization skills.
• Ability to move efficiently from case to case.
• Knowledge of both state and federal court procedures.
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and navigating the internet.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Skills:

• Legal research and analytical skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Organization and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Familiarity with state and federal court procedures.

Founded in 1998, this firm specializes in a wide range of areas including business litigation, insurance coverage, workers' compensation, intellectual property, product liability, and others. With 22 offices, this nationwide law firm provides responsive legal service at a reasonable price throughout the country. The firm is built on the integrity and professionalism of diverse attorneys. The firm offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package in a collaborative and dynamic work environment. The firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The lawyers have a long history of giving back to communities through pro bono activity.,