Litigation Attorney – Massachusetts

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Hybrid work environment

Career development

Job summary

Brand & Tapply LLC in Wellesley, MA is seeking a full-time Massachusetts-barred attorney to join our growing insurance defense team in a hybrid office setting. The successful candidate will develop practical litigation experience, performing rigorous legal research and writing, collaborating closely with attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, and courts across the country.

Join a supportive, collaborative firm known for its commitment to professional growth, with meaningful responsibility and

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 as part of a team.
• Strong professional judgment, organizational and communication skills.

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.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

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.

Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without unlawful discrimination based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Qualified applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process may request one.