Associate Attorney - Insurance Defense

Ascendion; Burlington (MA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Flexible schedule

PTO & Vacation time

Job summary

Ascendion is partnering with a regional insurance defense law firm to hire an Associate Attorney with 2+ years of experience, a valid Massachusetts law license, and a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school. The role is hybrid and requires experience in medmal or related areas.

The successful candidate will manage a caseload, perform legal research, draft pleadings, and handle discovery and depositions, with a salary in the 150k-180k range plus full benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in insurance defense or related areas.
• Previous experience in medmal, products liability, premises liability, etc.
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of insurance defense cases, from initial claim evaluation to final resolution.
• Conduct thorough legal and factual research, and develop effective defense strategies for clients.
• Draft various legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and briefs to support defense strategies.
• Handle written discovery, take and defend depositions, and prepare witnesses for these proceedings.

Skills

2+ years experience

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Massachusetts Bar Admission

Job description

We are working with a Regional Insurance Defense Law Firm, looking for an Associate Attorney to join their team. Specifically, they are looking for someone who has 2+ years experience. This role is hybrid.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience
• Previous experience in either; medmal, products liability, premises liability, etc.
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in Massachusetts

Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of insurance defense cases, from initial claim evaluation to final resolution.
• Conduct thorough legal and factual research, and develop effective defense strategies for clients.
• Draft various legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and briefs to support defense strategies.
• Handle written discovery, take and defend depositions, and prepare witnesses for these proceedings

The annual salary for this position is between 150k-180k. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Full Benefits offered - Medical, Dental, etc. Flexible work schedule + PTO + Vacation time