Litigation Attorney

Australia-Employment; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a tenacious Litigation Attorney to join our Worcester, MA on-site team. The role requires a JD, active MA bar, and 5+ years in litigation with trial experience, ideally in construction law.

You will handle complex cases from pre-trial to appeal and advise clients on risk and strategy. Responsibilities include drafting pleadings and briefs, conducting in-depth research, and negotiating settlements, with collaboration across legal support teams.

Qualifications

• JD required from an accredited law school.
• Licensed attorney in good standing with the state bar.
• Minimum of 5+ years in litigation with trial focus.
• Construction industry experience is highly desirable.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to manage complex litigation from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in all stages of litigation, including pre-trial, trial, and appeal.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis to support case preparation and strategy development.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests.
• Provide legal advice on litigation risks and strategies.
• Coordinate with legal support teams for efficient case management.
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients when appropriate.
• Stay updated with changes in laws related to construction and litigation.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Trial experience

Negotiation

Client management

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

Litigation Attorney

$150000 - $210000 per year | Worcester, MA | On-site | Permanent

A bit about us:

We are seeking a tenacious, detail-oriented Permanent Litigation Attorney to join our dynamic legal team. This is a unique opportunity to work on complex and high-stakes litigation cases, providing the highest level of legal representation to our clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in litigation, legal research, and legal writing, as well as trial experience. A specialization in construction law will be a significant advantage. This role requires a minimum of 5+ years of experience in the legal industry with a strong focus on litigation.

Why join us?

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K

Job Details

Responsibilities:

1. Represent clients in all stages of litigation, including pre-trial, trial, and appeal.
2. Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis to support case preparation and strategy development.
3. Draft and review various legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests.
4. Provide legal advice to clients on potential litigation risks and strategies.
5. Coordinate with legal support teams to ensure efficient case management.
6. Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients when appropriate.
7. Stay up-to-date with the latest changes in laws and regulations related to the construction industry and litigation practices.
8. Participate in professional development activities to continuously improve skills and stay current with industry trends.

Qualifications:

1. Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an accredited law school is required.
2. Must be a licensed attorney in good standing with the state bar.
3. Minimum of 5+ years of experience in litigation, with a strong focus on trial work.
4. Proven experience in the construction industry is highly desirable.
5. Exceptional legal research and writing skills.
6. Demonstrated ability to manage complex litigation cases from start to finish.
7. Strong negotiation and client management skills.
8. Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
9. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
10. High level of professional ethics and integrity.
11. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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