Senior Litigation Attorney – Insurance Defense

Silicon Valley Recruiting•Boston, MA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our client, an established and growing litigation firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to join its Boston-area insurance defense practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys substantive litigation work and wants the opportunity to independently manage cases while working with an experienced and collaborative legal team.

Requirements

Active Massachusetts Bar admission required.
5+ years of insurance defense or closely related civil defense litigation experience preferred.
Experience with one or more of the following is particularly valuable: general liability, casualty defense, personal injury defense, premises liability, automobile/transportation litigation, professional liability, products liability, construction litigation, property damage, or insurance coverage.
Strong deposition and written discovery experience.
Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and negotiation skills.
Ability to independently manage cases, deadlines, and client communications.
Experience with hearings, mediations, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.

Nice To Haves

First-chair trial experience is preferred but not required; attorneys with meaningful second-chair trial experience will also be considered.
Additional admission in New Hampshire, Connecticut, Vermont, or Maine is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of insurance defense and civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
Handle matters involving general liability, casualty defense, personal injury defense, premises liability, automobile and transportation claims, property damage, and other insurance-related litigation.
Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, legal memoranda, and other litigation documents.
Conduct and defend depositions.
Attend court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences.
Develop case strategy and evaluate liability, damages, exposure, and potential resolution.
Communicate directly with insurance carriers and clients regarding case developments, strategy, exposure, and settlement recommendations.
Work with experts and other professionals throughout the litigation process.
Negotiate settlements and participate in trial preparation.
Handle cases independently while collaborating with partners and other attorneys on complex matters.