Attorney | Civil Litigation | Hybrid | 149135 | Boston, MA

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation days

Sick days

Paid holidays

Flexible schedule

Professional development

CLEs & bar dues

Onsite gym

Job summary

Mission Recruiting, LLC is seeking a Civil Defense Litigation Attorney in Boston, MA. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of civil litigation experience with defense focus and will handle matters from inception through resolution, including discovery, motions, depositions, and settlements.

The role offers hands-on responsibility across the litigation lifecycle, with a 3 days in-office / 2 days remote hybrid schedule and a target of 1,800 annual billable hours.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with active MA Bar.
• 3–6 years of civil litigation experience; defense experience preferred.
• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills; able to handle a busy caseload.

Responsibilities

• Manage matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft and respond to written discovery, pleadings, and motions.
• Take and defend depositions; negotiate settlements.
• Prepare matters for mediation and trial; may serve as first or second chair.
• Communicate directly with clients.

Skills

Civil litigation

Deposition experience

Mediation experience

Trial experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Caseload management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Massachusetts Bar admission

Rhode Island admission preferred

New Hampshire or Connecticut admission a plus

Job description

Civil Defense Litigation Attorney | Boston, MA

An attorney with civil litigation experience is sought for a Boston opportunity focused on civil defense litigation. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience, although both more junior and more senior candidates will be considered. Defense litigation experience is strongly preferred, and experience representing corporations, businesses, professionals, insurers, or self-insured entities is highly desirable.

The role provides substantial hands‑on responsibility across the litigation lifecycle. Responsibilities include managing matters from inception through resolution, drafting and responding to written discovery, preparing and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, negotiating settlements, communicating directly with clients, and preparing matters for mediation and trial. The attorney may serve as first or second chair at trial when appropriate.

The practice includes civil defense litigation with approximately 50% tort litigation, including product liability, motor vehicle litigation, premises liability, insurance defense, and general civil litigation.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active Massachusetts Bar admission required
• Rhode Island admission strongly preferred for junior candidates
• New Hampshire or Connecticut admission is a plus
• 3–6 years of civil litigation experience preferred
• Prior law firm litigation experience required
• Civil defense experience strongly preferred
• Deposition, mediation, and trial experience preferred
• Motion practice experience
• Excellent legal research and writing skills
• Strong oral advocacy and client communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage a busy litigation caseload
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of matters, and contribute to a collaborative team

Compensation

• $100,000–$150,000, depending on experience
• Discretionary merit-based bonus

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance, with the firm paying approximately 25% of the employee premium for each
• $100,000 life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• 401(k) after one year, with no employer match
• 14 vacation days
• 5 sick days
• 9 paid holidays
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Firm‑paid CLEs and bar dues
• Free onsite gym

Schedule & Work Arrangement

• The position is Monday through Friday and initially onsite. After onboarding, a hybrid schedule is available with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. The position requires 1,800 annual billable hours.

Salary Range:

$100,000–$150,000