Attorney, Insurance and Catastrophic Loss Group

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Attorney for its Insurance and Catastrophic Loss Group in Boston, MA. The role involves managing insurance cases, conducting legal research, drafting motions, and providing strategic recommendations. The position requires strong organizational skills, leadership, and the ability to work under pressure in a collaborative environment.

Duties

• Manage a diverse caseload and prioritize assignments effectively.
• Drive cases forward in collaboration with partners, proposing strategies.
• Assist with all phases of litigation, including pleadings and discovery.
• Conduct and defend depositions as needed.
• Draft correspondence and perform legal coverage analysis.
• Support marketing efforts, articles, and presentations.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate Law Degree.
• Member in good standing of the Massachusetts Bar.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in complex litigation.
• Familiarity with insurance coverage is a plus.
• Proficient communication skills, both oral and written.

Education

• Juris Doctorate Law Degree.

Certifications

• Member of the Massachusetts Bar.

Skills

• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines.
• Proficient in legal research and drafting.
• Effective collaboration in a team environment.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities for all.
• Reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious beliefs.
• A workplace free from illegal discrimination and harassment.

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!