Medical Malpractice Litigation Associate Attorney - Midlevel

LHH; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

HSA/FSA

Flexible PTO

Parental Leave

Military Leave

Employee Discounts

Cell Phone reimbursement

Job summary

A Boston-based litigation firm is seeking a mid-level Medical Malpractice Litigation Associate Attorney with at least 3 years of civil litigation experience. The role offers significant responsibility from day one, including managing caseloads, drafting motions, and participating in trial preparation. Ideal candidates will hold a JD from an ABA-accredited school and be admitted to the Massachusetts State Bar. Competitive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of civil litigation experience in Massachusetts.
• Experience in medical malpractice and trial work preferred.
• Self-starter with strong communication skills.
• Trial experience and medical malpractice exposure strongly preferred.
• Skilled in depositions, motion practice, and case management.
• Self-starter with strong advocacy, research, and writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage diverse civil litigation caseload from inception to trial.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and conduct depositions.
• Provide strategic input on case strategy and maintain client communication.
• Provide strategic input on case strategy and perform legal research.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients, colleagues, and experts.
• Billable hour requirement: 2,000 hours.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Trial experience

Strong advocacy skills

Legal research

Writing abilities

Education

JD from an ABA-accredited law school

Admission to the Massachusetts State Bar

Job description

Overview

Medical Malpractice Litigation Associate Attorney - Midlevel. The position is with a Boston-based litigation firm, seeking a mid-level associate (at least 3 years’ experience) with strong civil litigation experience, particularly in medical malpractice and trial work. This role provides meaningful responsibility from day one, with opportunities to handle depositions, draft motions, manage discovery, and participate in trial preparation.

Why This Opportunity

• Hands-On Experience: Take ownership of cases, from pleadings and motions to depositions and trial prep.
• Mentorship & Growth: Work closely with experienced partners who are invested in your professional development.
• Practice Focus: Primarily medical malpractice and complex civil litigation, offering exposure to challenging, high-value matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse civil litigation caseload from inception through trial.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct and defend depositions, attend hearings, and assist with trial preparation.
• Provide strategic input on case strategy and perform legal research.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients, colleagues, and experts.
• Billable hour requirement: 2,000 hours.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the Massachusetts State Bar.
• At least 3 years of civil litigation experience in Massachusetts state and federal courts.
• Trial experience and medical malpractice exposure strongly preferred.
• Skilled in depositions, motion practice, and case management.
• Self-starter with strong advocacy, research, and writing abilities.
• Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, HSA/FSA, Flexible PTO, Parental Leave, Military Leave, Employee Discounts, and Cell Phone reimbursement

Additional

Interested? Please apply below. Location: Boston, MA.