Defense Litigation Associate - Mass Torts, Products Liability, Insurance Coverage

Harris Beach Murtha • Boston, MA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced associate attorney to join our nationally-recognized Mass Torts and Industry-Wide Litigation and Products Liability team. This role will support the continued growth of our Massachusetts-based practice, including both products liability defense and insurance coverage litigation on behalf of carriers. Given the broad reach of our practice, this position will involve working collaboratively with colleagues across offices, as well as with local counsel throughout the country.

Requirements

• Admission to the Massachusetts bar (required)
• Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited law school
• Experience practicing before Massachusetts state courts
• Strong deposition, motion practice, pleading, and e-discovery experience
• Familiarity with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other video conferencing platforms
• Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workload and manage competing deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to quickly absorb, process, and understand new information
• High standards of performance, professionalism, and accountability
• A cooperative, positive, and flexible team-oriented attitude

Nice To Haves

• Admission in NY, NJ and/or CT a plus
• Federal experience is a plus
• Military experience welcome

Responsibilities

• Litigate matters involving complex injury defense and project liability claims
• Handle insurance coverage litigation on behalf of carriers
• Take and defend depositions
• Manage discovery, including e-discovery
• Draft reports, legal memoranda, pleadings, discovery demands and responses, motions, and briefs
• Participate in trial and ADR planning and preparation
• Represent clients at courtroom conferences and motion appearances
• Manage day-to-day case responsibilities with partner supervision

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level