Associate Attorney

Coastal Wave Recruiting•Boston, MA

19d•$135,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

A nationally recognized litigation law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Associate Attorney to join its Boston office. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys substantive litigation work, significant case responsibility, and the ability to independently manage complex matters while collaborating with an experienced national team. The firm's practice focuses on sophisticated civil litigation involving general liability, complex litigation, toxic tort, product liability, environmental liability, and commercial disputes. Its attorneys represent corporate clients ranging from major national and international organizations to privately held businesses in high-stakes matters throughout the country. The ideal candidate will have at least eight years of litigation experience, strong deposition and motion practice experience, and the ability to independently manage a caseload from discovery through trial preparation.

Requirements

8+ years of litigation experience in one or more of the following areas: General litigation, Complex litigation, Toxic tort liability, Environmental liability
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
Active admission to the Massachusetts Bar
Demonstrated experience with depositions and motion practice
Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
Ability to independently manage cases and competing deadlines
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Ability to analyze complex factual and legal issues
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience taking the lead in plaintiff and expert depositions is preferred but not required.
Admission in additional states is also a plus. The firm is open to supporting qualified attorneys who are eligible to waive into additional jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

Independently manage a litigation caseload
Develop case strategy and manage matters through various stages of litigation
Conduct fact, plaintiff, and other depositions
Assist with and/or take expert depositions
Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions and trial
Draft and respond to discovery requests
Review and analyze complex discovery materials
Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents
Conduct sophisticated legal research and analysis
Participate in trial preparation and provide trial support
Collaborate with partners, associates, clients, experts, and other members of the litigation team
Maintain accurate and timely billing records