Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Title: Litigation Associate Attorney – Defense Law

Job Overview:
A reputable law firm located in Hingham, MA, is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney with 2-6 years of experience to join its dynamic legal team. The candidate will engage in diverse aspects of defense litigation, covering cases in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. This role provides an opportunity to work independently while contributing to the firm's collaborative trial team. The ideal candidate will be involved in all phases of litigation, from initial case investigations to preparing and participating in trials.

Duties:

• Conduct legal research on complex issues and draft briefs for filing.
• Synthesize research into coherent written memoranda or briefs for submission to clients or courts.
• Represent clients in court, argue motions, and handle issues.
• Attend and conduct depositions of plaintiffs, lay witnesses, and expert witnesses.
• Investigate factual claims and recommend further inquiries as necessary.
• Analyze medical claims and build medical defenses.
• Participate in case strategy meetings and collaborate on litigation approaches.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel on contentious matters and potential case resolutions.

Requirements:

• Proven ability to deliver high-quality, strategic legal work.
• 2-6 years of experience
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills.
• Exceptional time management and organizational abilities.
• Capacity to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Membership in the Massachusetts Bar; membership in Rhode Island and Connecticut Bars preferred. California Bar is a plus.

Education:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active Bar membership in Massachusetts, with preference given to those also admitted in Rhode Island and/or Connecticut.

Skills:

• Expertise in state and federal civil procedures.
• Strong legal research and brief writing abilities.
• Strategic thinker with a creative approach to legal defenses.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple cases simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Job Location:

• Hingham, MA

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and vacation.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative work environment.
• Remote work flexibility.

This law firm provides strategic litigation defense to clients in a wide variety of legal fields. Its major practice areas include asbestos and toxic tort, environmental and mass tort, product liability, premises liability, employment and retail liability, and commercial real estate. The firm's offices are located in Los Angeles and San Francisco, California, Hingham, Massachusetts, and Providence, Rhode Island.