Attorney | Civil Litigation | Hybrid | 148962 | Boston, MA

Mission Recruiting, LLC; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit bonus

Health & disability insurance

401(k) after 1 year

Vacation days

Sick days

Paid holidays

CLEs & Bar dues

Professional development

Onsite gym

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Mission Recruiting, LLC is seeking a civil defense attorney in Boston, MA who will own matters from inception through resolution, including discovery, motions, depositions, mediation, and trial preparation. You will collaborate with experienced litigators and manage a robust caseload.

The ideal candidate holds Massachusetts Bar admission with strong research, writing, advocacy, and communication skills, and can contribute to client reporting and firm growth.

Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts Bar admission required.
• Rhode Island admission is strongly preferred for junior candidates.
• New Hampshire or Connecticut admission is a plus.
• Prior law firm litigation experience.
• Civil defense litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with written discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, and trial work preferred.
• Strong research, writing, advocacy, and communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage an active caseload while collaborating with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil defense matters from inception through resolution.
• Handle written discovery, motion practice, depositions, settlement negotiations, and mediation.
• Provide client reporting and trial preparation support.

Skills

Massachusetts Bar admission

Civil defense litigation experience

Research, writing, advocacy

Independent caseload management

Prior law firm litigation experience

Education

Massachusetts Bar admission

Job description

Grow Your Civil Litigation Career

If you’re looking for a role where you’ll take ownership of your cases while working alongside experienced litigators, this opportunity offers the chance to develop your advocacy skills across every phase of litigation.

The successful attorney will manage civil defense matters from inception through resolution, including written discovery, motion practice, depositions, settlement negotiations, client reporting, mediation, and trial preparation.

Practice Areas

• Civil Defense Litigation
• Approximately 50% Tort Litigation
• Product Liability
• Motor Vehicle Litigation
• Premises Liability
• Insurance Defense
• General Civil Litigation

Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts Bar admission required
• Rhode Island admission is strongly preferred for junior candidates
• New Hampshire or Connecticut admission is a plus
• Prior law firm litigation experience
• Civil defense litigation experience strongly preferred
• Experience with written discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, and trial work preferred
• Strong research, writing, advocacy, and communication skills
• Ability to independently manage an active caseload while collaborating with colleagues

Compensation & Benefits

• $100,000–$150,000 based on experience
• Discretionary merit-based bonus
• Health, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) after one year (no employer match)
• 14 vacation days
• 5 sick days
• 9 paid holidays
• Firm-paid CLEs and bar dues
• Professional development assistance
• Free onsite gym
• Hybrid schedule available after onboarding (3 days in office, 2 remote)

Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• Initial onsite onboarding
• Hybrid schedule after onboarding
• 1,800 annual billable hours requirement

Salary Range:

$100,000–$150,000

Reference:

148962