Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney

Orionplacement; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

A civil litigation firm is seeking an experienced attorney based in Boston, MA for a hybrid role. The successful candidate will possess a J.D. and an active Rhode Island law license, with at least 3 years of litigation or insurance defense experience. Responsibilities include managing litigation matters, drafting legal documents, and collaborating closely with clients and a strong support team. This position offers competitive benefits, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth within a collegial team environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of insurance defense and/or litigation experience.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• Ability to manage cases independently.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation matters from pleadings through resolution.
• Draft motions, briefs, and legal memoranda.
• Communicate with clients and opposing counsel.

Skills

Strong legal writing

Research skills

Analytical skills

Experience drafting motions

Experience with discovery

Education

J.D.

Active Rhode Island bar admission

Job description

Overview

Pay: $115,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Location: Hybrid role based in either Providence, Rhode Island or Boston, Massachusetts, with in-office collaboration on Tuesdays and Thursdays plus one additional flexible work-from-home day each week.

Note: Candidates must have an active Rhode Island law license and 3+ years of insurance defense and/or litigation experience.

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a well-established litigation team with a strong reputation in insurance defense and civil litigation.
• Work on substantive, hands-on matters instead of being limited to a narrow support role.
• Handle a varied caseload including general liability, personal injury, construction defect, commercial trucking, and employment-related defense matters.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule with meaningful collaboration and strong support from experienced attorneys and staff.
• Build your long-term career with a firm that offers mentorship, professional growth, and real litigation responsibility.

About Us

We are a growing civil litigation defense practice representing businesses, insurers, and self-insured clients in a wide range of litigated matters. Our team is committed to delivering excellent results in a cost-effective way while maintaining a collaborative, supportive, and flexible environment for our attorneys and staff. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle litigation matters from pleadings through discovery, motion practice, and resolution
• Draft motions, briefs, legal memoranda, pleadings, and discovery responses
• Take and defend depositions
• Appear in court and work directly with clients
• Conduct legal research, analyze case facts, and develop litigation strategy
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and the court
• Attend hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials as needed
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys and strong support staff on active matters
• Defend a variety of civil litigation matters including general liability, personal injury, construction defect, commercial trucking, and employment-related claims

Qualifications

• J.D. required
• Active Rhode Island bar admission required
• 3+ years of insurance defense and/or litigation experience
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills
• Experience drafting motions and other legal memoranda
• Experience with discovery, depositions, and court appearances
• Able to manage cases independently while working well as part of a team
• Active Massachusetts, New Hampshire, or Connecticut bar admission is a plus
• Ability to transfer UBE score is a plus
• Employment law, construction defect, and/or commercial trucking experience is a plus

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Hybrid flexibility with predictable in-office collaboration
• Strong mentorship and meaningful hands-on litigation experience
• Collegial and inclusive team environment
• Diverse and engaging defense-side caseload
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, retirement benefits, paid leave, and additional employee support programs
• Real opportunity for long-term growth and advancement

JPC-780

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance