Boston - Junior Litigation Attorney, Business Litigation and Corporate / Insurance & Catastrophic Loss

Robins Kaplan•Boston, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Robins Kaplan LLP is seeking a Junior Litigation Attorney for its Boston office to join the Boston Business Litigation and Corporate Group and Insurance & Catastrophic Loss practice. The attorney will have the opportunity to develop a broad litigation and corporate practice, working with experienced trial lawyers on complex matters from initial case assessment through discovery, dispositive motions, trial, and appeal, and with dealmakers on transactions such as mergers and acquisitions and real estate transactions. Matters may include complex commercial disputes, insurance coverage and liability matters, complex deals, and corporate guidance. Prior transactional, deposition and trial examination, or insurance coverage experience is a plus but is not required; training is provided as needed to complement the candidate’s skills. The ideal candidate has strong research, analytical, and writing skills, a passion for litigation, sound judgment, and eagerness to take on increasing responsibility. The role offers early exposure to substantive litigation and client contact, mentorship from experienced trial attorneys, and opportunities to develop litigation, client interaction, and courtroom skills.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school.
Active member in good standing of the Massachusetts Bar and any other jurisdiction in which the candidate is admitted to practice.
2–4 years of litigation experience.
Strong research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication abilities.
Demonstrated interest in developing a sophisticated litigation practice, including business and commercial litigation, insurance and catastrophic loss matters, and trial advocacy.
Eagerness to take on substantive responsibility, work collaboratively, and develop into a skilled, versatile litigator and trusted client advisor.
Growth mindset and commitment to professional development, teamwork, and contributing meaningfully to the firm and its clients.

Nice To Haves

Experience with complex transactional work, business litigation, insurance coverage, or insurance litigation.
Prior deposition and trial examination experience.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with partners and senior associates on complex litigation, including business and commercial disputes and insurance and catastrophic loss matters.
Conduct legal research and prepare written analyses addressing substantive legal, coverage, liability, and litigation issues.
Assist with case strategy and evaluate legal, factual, and potential exposure issues throughout a matter.
Participate in client communications, factual investigations, claims analysis, and strategic case development from initial assessment through trial and post-trial proceedings.
Manage significant case aspects, including tracking deadlines, preparing status reports, overseeing discovery and document management, and coordinating court filings across jurisdictions.
Assist with all litigation phases, including drafting pleadings, written discovery, motions, briefs, and correspondence, and preparing for and participating in hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, settlement conferences, and trials.
Take and defend depositions and assume increasing responsibility for substantive case work and courtroom opportunities based on experience and demonstrated ability.
Work collaboratively with attorneys across practice areas and offices and contribute to case teams and the Boston office.
Keep senior attorneys apprised of case developments, deadlines, strategic considerations, and other significant developments.