Associate Attorney for Civil Defense Litigation

BCG Attorney Search; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and firm holidays

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an Associate Attorney with 3+ years of civil defense experience for a hybrid role in Boston, MA. The attorney will manage cases from inception through resolution, focusing on construction defect, general liability, and product liability litigation, representing clients in complex civil matters throughout Boston, MA, and Providence, RI.

The position requires strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills, the ability to work independently, and effective

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in construction defect, general liability, product liability, or related civil defense litigation.
• Experience handling all phases of litigation including motion practice, discovery, and depositions.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Prepare witnesses for depositions and trial.
• Review and analyze discovery requests and responses.
• Draft and respond to discovery, pleadings, motions, and other litigation filings.
• Take lead roles in plaintiff and expert witness depositions.
• Assist with trial preparation and trial support.
• Collaborate with partners, clients, and team members to develop case strategy.
• Maintain accurate and timely billing and time records.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney with 3+ years of experience for a hybrid role in Boston, MA. The candidate will manage cases from inception through resolution, focusing on construction defect, general liability, and product liability litigation, representing clients in complex civil matters throughout Boston, MA, and Providence, RI.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Prepare witnesses for depositions and trial.
• Review and analyze discovery requests and responses.
• Draft and respond to discovery, pleadings, motions, and other litigation filings.
• Take lead roles in plaintiff and expert witness depositions.
• Assist with trial preparation and trial support.
• Collaborate with partners, clients, and team members to develop case strategy.
• Maintain accurate and timely billing and time records.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in construction defect, general liability, product liability, or related civil defense litigation.
• Experience handling all phases of litigation including motion practice, discovery, and depositions.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Admission to practice law and in good standing.

Skills

Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills. Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Paid time off and firm holidays.