Civil Defense Attorney — Own Your Cases, Hybrid Role

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) after one year

Vacation days

Sick days

Paid holidays

Firm-paid CLEs and bar dues

Professional development assistance

Free onsite gym

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Mission Recruiting seeks an attorney to manage civil defense matters from inception through resolution, including discovery, depositions, motions, mediation, and trial preparation, with ownership of cases.

This role offers a hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 remote) in Massachusetts, with compensation $100,000–$150,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

MA Bar admission required; Rhode Island admission is strongly preferred for junior candidates, with additional states a plus.

Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts Bar admission required.
• Civil defense litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with written discovery, depositions, motions, 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, depositions, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Provide client reporting and strategic advice throughout litigation.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop case strategy and advocacy.
• Maintain compliance with professional standards and deadlines.

Skills

Civil litigation advocacy

Research and writing

Oral advocacy

Case management

Education

Massachusetts Bar admission

Job description

Mission Recruiting seeks an attorney to manage civil defense matters from inception through resolution, including discovery, depositions, motions, mediation, and trial preparation, with ownership of cases.

This role offers a hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 remote) in Massachusetts, with compensation $100,000–$150,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

MA Bar admission required; Rhode Island admission is strongly preferred for junior candidates, with additional states a plus.