Litigation Defense Attorney

Palermo Rhodes•Boston, MA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

A well-established Northeast civil defense firm is adding associates to its Boston litigation group. The Litigation Associate handles a personal caseload from inception through resolution, with early courtroom involvement and hands-on work from day one. The role offers a varied civil defense caseload and hybrid flexibility. The associate works directly with clients, experts, and partners on case strategy and manages client communications for assigned matters. Practice areas include general liability and premises defense, medical malpractice and long-term care, products liability, professional liability, commercial and business litigation, construction, trucking and vehicular defense, and employment. Attorneys may focus on a practice area or maintain a broad caseload.

Requirements

Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
Admission to the Massachusetts bar.
At least one year of civil litigation experience in Massachusetts state and federal courts.
Experience taking and defending depositions.
Ability to draft and argue a dispositive motion.
Self-starter who manages case updates and responsibilities independently.

Responsibilities

Manage an assigned docket from start to finish, including pleadings, motions, discovery, and deadlines.
Take and defend depositions of fact and expert witnesses.
Handle hearings and trials.
Draft and argue dispositive motions.
Work directly with clients, experts, and partners on case strategy.
Manage client communication for assigned files.