Litigation Attorney – Massachusetts

Brand-; Wellesley (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Group life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Brand & Tapply LLC in Wellesley, MA is seeking a full-time Massachusetts-barred attorney to join its growing insurance defense practice in a hybrid office. This role offers practical litigation exposure in a supportive, collaborative firm environment.

The successful candidate will perform legal research and writing, manage matters, and collaborate with attorneys, clients, and courts while maintaining deadlines and professional obligations. Excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Massachusetts State Bar admission in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned matters from initial case assessment and investigation through resolution.
• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, memoranda, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Conduct discovery, including drafting and responding to discovery requests, pleadings, motions, memoranda and other legal documents.
• Prepare for and participate in depositions, hearings, conferences, mediations, and EUOs when applicable.
• Analyze legal and factual issues and develop effective case strategies.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Caseload management

Communication skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

We are seeking a full-time, Massachusetts barred attorney to join our growing insurance defense practice firm. This is a hybrid position based in our Wellesley, MA office. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys who are looking to develop practical litigation experience in a supportive and collaborative law firm environment.

The successful candidate will have strong legal research and writing skills, sound judgment, excellent communication abilities and a demonstrated interest in litigation. They will collaborate closely with our attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, and the courts to manage litigation matters and conduct comprehensive insurance investigations across the country.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned matters from initial case assessment and investigation through resolution.
• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, memoranda, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Conduct discovery, including drafting and responding to discovery requests, pleadings, motions, memoranda and other legal documents.
• Prepare for and participate in depositions, hearings, conferences, mediations, and, where applicable conduct Examinations Under Oath (EUOs).
• Analyze legal and factual issues and develop effective case strategies.
• Assist with case preparation, including factual investigation, document review, and organization of case files.
• Make court appearances as required.
• Work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and staff in a hybrid environment.
• Maintain compliance with applicable court rules, professional obligations, deadlines, and client reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Massachusetts State Bar admission in good standing.
• Prior litigation experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to effectively manage a caseload and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and contribute effectively as part of a team.
• Strong professional judgment, organizational and communication skills.

We Offer

• Salary: $90,000 - $130,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.
• Hybrid work environment, with in-person court appearances and proceedings as required.
• Medical and dental insurance, group life and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Meaningful responsibility and hands-on litigation experience.
• Collaborative and supportive professional environment, and opportunities for continued professional growth and development.

About Brand & Tapply

Brand & Tapply LLC is a national, well-established law firm with offices in Wellesley, Massachusetts and New York, New York. We provide quality legal services to insurance clientele throughout the United States and have extensive experience investigating claims, prosecuting fraud and defending insurers and their insureds in all areas of insurance law, including commercial and personal automobile, property and casualty, subrogation, products liability, and municipal law.

Our practice concentrates on first-party coverage, fraud investigation and litigation, lawsuits involving allegations of bad faith and unfair claims handling practices, personal injury defense, personal injury protection (PIP) litigation, declaratory judgment actions, and civil recovery suits against medical providers, auto body shops, towing facilities, and others.

Brand & Tapply is an equal opportunity employer.