Defense Litigation Associate: Mentorship & Trial Focus

Segal McCambridge; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Mentorship

Business development support

Collaborative firm culture

Job summary

Segal McCambridge, a nationally recognized litigation firm, seeks an Associate Attorney with 3+ years of defense litigation experience to join our Boston team. The ideal candidate will handle general liability, toxic tort, asbestos, tobacco defense, product liability, or related civil defense matters.

Based in Boston or anywhere in New England, with a preference for MA/CT/RI residents, you will gain substantial courtroom experience and mentorship in a collaborative, trial-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in defense litigation.
• Admission to practice in Massachusetts, Connecticut, or Rhode Island is required.
• Experience in general liability, toxic tort, asbestos, tobacco defense, product liability, or related civil defense litigation.

Responsibilities

• Drafting pleadings, discovery, dispositive motions, and other substantive legal documents.
• Conducting and defending depositions of fact and expert witnesses.
• Managing discovery and developing case strategy.
• Attending court conferences, hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
• Communicating directly with clients, insurers, and opposing counsel.
• Assisting with trial preparation and participating in trial as needed.
• Managing cases independently while collaborating with experienced trial attorneys and the Segal McCambridge team.

Skills

Defense litigation

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Job description

Segal McCambridge, a nationally recognized litigation firm, seeks an Associate Attorney with 3+ years of defense litigation experience to join our Boston team. The ideal candidate will handle general liability, toxic tort, asbestos, tobacco defense, product liability, or related civil defense matters.

Based in Boston or anywhere in New England, with a preference for MA/CT/RI residents, you will gain substantial courtroom experience and mentorship in a collaborative, trial-focused environment.