Civil Defense Litigator — Hybrid in Boston

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) after one year

Paid holidays

CLEs and bar dues

Gym onsite

Job summary

Mission Recruiting, LLC seeks a Civil Defense Litigation Attorney in Boston, MA with 3–6 years of civil litigation experience. The role emphasizes defense work for corporations, insurers, and self-insured entities, with hands-on responsibility from inception to resolution, motion practice, depositions, and trial prep.

The position is initially onsite with a subsequent hybrid arrangement, requiring approximately 1,800 billable hours annually and opportunities for growth through complex tort and

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.
• Deposition, mediation, and trial experience preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Preparing matters for mediation and trial.
• May serve as first or second chair at trial when appropriate.

Skills

Oral advocacy

Legal research

Client communication

Time management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Mission Recruiting, LLC seeks a Civil Defense Litigation Attorney in Boston, MA with 3–6 years of civil litigation experience. The role emphasizes defense work for corporations, insurers, and self-insured entities, with hands-on responsibility from inception to resolution, motion practice, depositions, and trial prep.

The position is initially onsite with a subsequent hybrid arrangement, requiring approximately 1,800 billable hours annually and opportunities for growth through complex tort and