Medical Malpractice Defense Associate Attorney

Masis Professional Group; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Advocate services

Disability coverage

Parental and military leave

Life insurance

401(k) and flexible spending plan

12 paid holidays

Flexible paid time off

Employee discounts

Identity theft protection

Associate Education Program

Job summary

Masis Professional Group is recruiting a mid-level Associate Attorney for its Medical Malpractice Defense and Long-Term Care Facilities team in Boston, Massachusetts. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of relevant litigation experience and is ready to own cases, handle substantive duties, and collaborate with partners.

The position offers direct responsibility for defense matters, opportunities to manage cases, and mentorship to develop litigation and courtroom skills in a collaborative

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the Massachusetts Bar.
• Approximately 3-5 years of experience in medical malpractice defense or long-term care facility defense.
• Experience appearing in Massachusetts courts.
• Experience taking and defending depositions and leading discovery.
• Experience drafting and arguing dispositive motions.

Responsibilities

• Manage medical malpractice and long-term care defense matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and case status reports.
• Lead written discovery and take/defend depositions.
• Prepare for and participate in hearings, trials, and other court proceedings.
• Develop litigation strategy with partners, clients, and expert witnesses.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda supporting case strategy.
• Communicate regularly with clients, providing case updates and strategic guidance.
• Manage litigation deadlines and advance cases through each stage.

Skills

Litigation experience

Deposition handling

Discovery leadership

Case management

Client communication

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Medical Malpractice Defense Associate Attorney

Masis Professional Group is recruiting a mid-level Associate Attorney for an established litigation firm's Medical Malpractice Defense and Long-Term Care Facilities team in Boston, Massachusetts.

The firm is seeking an attorney with 3-5 years of relevant litigation experience who is ready to take ownership of cases, handle substantive litigation responsibilities, and collaborate with experienced partners.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

The position offers direct responsibility for medical malpractice and long-term care defense matters, with opportunities to manage cases and work alongside experienced litigation partners.

The firm emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and professional development. Associates work directly with clients, experts, and colleagues while continuing to develop their litigation and courtroom experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage medical malpractice and long-term care facility defense matters from inception through resolution.


• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, discovery responses, and case status reports.


• Lead written discovery and take and defend depositions.


• Prepare for and participate in hearings, trials, and other court proceedings.


• Develop litigation strategy with partners, clients, and expert witnesses.


• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda supporting case strategy.


• Communicate regularly with clients, including providing case updates and strategic guidance.


• Manage litigation deadlines and advance cases through each stage of the litigation process.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.


• Admission to the Massachusetts Bar.


• Approximately 3-5 years of experience in medical malpractice defense or long-term care facility defense.


• Experience appearing in Massachusetts courts.


• Experience taking and defending depositions and leading discovery.


• Experience drafting and arguing dispositive motions.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid schedule, generally 3 days onsite in Boston and 2 days remote.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated base salary is $135,000-$165,000, commensurate with experience.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Health Advocate services


• Short- and long-term disability coverage


• Parental and military leave


• Life insurance


• 401(k) and flexible spending plan


• 12 paid holidays and flexible paid time off


• Employee discounts and identity theft protection


• Associate Education Program