Insurance Coverage Attorney

Morrison Mahoney LLP•Manchester, NH

6d•$120,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Morrison Mahoney LLP is hiring a full-time Associate Attorney for civil litigation, with a focus on Professional Liability, Tort and Liability Defense, and Insurance Coverage. The role offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement and a collaborative, inclusive workplace. The salary range is $120,000–$140,000, commensurate with experience. The Associate Attorney manages a caseload from inception to resolution, drafts pleadings, motions, and discovery requests, and meets case deadlines. The attorney prepares for and attends depositions, hearings, and trials; works with clients, experts, partners, and other attorneys on litigation strategies and case management; and communicates regularly with clients through updates and interim status reports. The position also involves conducting legal research and preparing memoranda to support case strategies.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
Admission to the New Hampshire State Bar.
At least four years of civil litigation experience.
Experience in both New Hampshire state and federal courts.
Experience trying cases in New Hampshire courts.
Experience taking and defending depositions.
Experience with alternative dispute resolution and settlement negotiations.
Strong advocacy skills and ability to work as a self-starter.
Proficiency in drafting and arguing dispositive motions, conducting legal research, and responding to discovery requests.
Attention to detail and effective communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bar admission in Maine and/or Vermont, or a sufficient UBE score to waive into one or both jurisdictions.
Four to six years of civil litigation experience.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload from inception to resolution.
Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery requests while adhering to deadlines.
Prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, and trials.
Collaborate with clients, experts, and fellow attorneys to develop litigation strategies.
Provide clients with regular updates and interim status reports.
Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda to support case strategies.
Work with partners and senior attorneys on case management.
Take and defend fact witness and expert depositions.
Draft and argue dispositive motions, respond to discovery requests, and participate in settlement negotiations and alternative dispute resolution.