Litigation Attorney

Orion Placement; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Boston, MA is seeking an Experienced Litigation Associate to manage a diverse civil litigation caseload from intake to resolution. You will develop case strategy with senior attorneys and draft motions, while handling depositions and hearings with the goal of favorable outcomes for clients.

The role requires a MA bar license and at least 2 years of hands-on insurance defense experience, with a strong civil litigation background.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts bar admission in good standing.
• 2+ years of hands-on insurance defense litigation experience.
• Strong civil litigation background with experience in personal injury, professional liability, business, insurance, or related matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse litigation caseload from initial evaluation through resolution.
• Develop case strategy and work closely with senior attorneys on complex matters.
• Draft and argue dispositive, discovery, and other substantive motions.
• Conduct legal research and apply statutes, regulations, and case law to complex fact patterns.
• Take and defend depositions involving parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Prepare witnesses and participate in hearings, conferences, settlement negotiations, and trials.
• Evaluate liability, damages, exposure, and overall case risk.
• Communicate effectively with clients, insurers, experts, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare pleadings, discovery, correspondence, legal memoranda, and other litigation documents.
• Handle matters independently while contributing to a collaborative litigation team.
• Maintain strong attention to detail, professional judgment, and high ethical standards.

Skills

Deposition experience

Motion practice

Discovery

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Case management

Client communication

Trial preparation

Job description

Pay: $120,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected civil litigation practice handling sophisticated, high-stakes matters across New England.
• Take meaningful ownership of cases from inception through resolution, with substantial courtroom and client exposure.
• Work directly with experienced attorneys on complex insurance defense, professional liability, personal injury, business, and coverage matters.
• Build and deepen your trial, deposition, motion practice, negotiation, and case strategy skills.
• Enjoy a collaborative, collegial environment that values professional growth, work-life balance, and strong client relationships.
• Hybrid flexibility is available after an initial ramp-up period, giving you greater autonomy once you are fully integrated.

Location: Boston, MA — Hybrid after an initial ramp-up period, with the flexibility to work remotely once established and able to meet role expectations and required hours.

Note: Must be admitted in good standing to the Massachusetts bar and have 2 years of hands‑on insurance defense litigation experience.

About Us

We are an established civil litigation practice known for thoughtful strategy, strong advocacy, and consistently delivering results for our clients. Our team handles sophisticated matters involving insurance defense, personal injury, professional liability, business disputes, and coverage issues in state and federal courts. We value collaboration, professionalism, practical judgment, and a healthy work‑life balance. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage a diverse litigation caseload from initial evaluation through resolution.
• Develop case strategy and work closely with senior attorneys on complex matters.
• Draft and argue dispositive, discovery, and other substantive motions.
• Conduct legal research and apply statutes, regulations, and case law to complex fact patterns.
• Take and defend depositions involving parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Prepare witnesses and participate in hearings, conferences, settlement negotiations, and trials.
• Evaluate liability, damages, exposure, and overall case risk.
• Communicate effectively with clients, insurers, experts, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare pleadings, discovery, correspondence, legal memoranda, and other litigation documents.
• Handle matters independently while contributing to a collaborative litigation team.
• Maintain strong attention to detail, professional judgment, and high ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts bar admission in good standing required.
• 2+ years of hands‑on insurance defense litigation experience.
• Strong civil litigation background with experience in personal injury, professional liability, business, insurance, or related matters.
• Demonstrated experience with depositions, motion practice, discovery, hearings, and settlement negotiations.
• Strong legal research, writing, oral advocacy, and case‑management skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple matters, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with clients, insurers, experts, and colleagues.
• Admission to Rhode Island, New Hampshire, or Connecticut bar is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to work on substantive litigation matters rather than simply support cases from the sidelines. Our team combines sophisticated legal work with a collegial, family‑friendly culture where attorneys are trusted to exercise judgment, develop professionally, and make a meaningful impact for clients. As you establish yourself, hybrid flexibility provides additional autonomy while maintaining the collaboration that makes our practice successful.

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Benefits:

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

Requirements: Must-have: MA bar license, 2+ yrs litigation exp

• Required Years as Associate: 3+ Additional context: Relocation- [No] Packages - [No] Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):
• 3 to 5 years directly relevant litigation experience: $120,000 to $124,000
• 6 to 9 years directly relevant litigation experience: $125,000 to $129,000
• 10+ years directly relevant litigation experience: $130,000 to $135,000

New Job Order Aler

• Client job title: Experienced Litigation Associate
• Location: Boston, MA
• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid after ramp-up
• Experience: 2+
• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Litigation Attorney, Insurance Defense Attorney, Civil Litigation Attorney, Defense Litigation Attorney, Trial Attorney, Insurance Litigation Attorney, Litigation Associate
• of hires needed: 1