Professional Liability Associate — Litigation & Defense

Murtha Cullina LLP; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

HSA/FSA options

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid leave

Commuter and parking benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Harris Beach Murtha seeks a mid-level associate for its Professional Liability Practice Group in Boston. The role focuses on defending professionals in disciplinary and related litigation while developing trial readiness and strong writing abilities.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years of professional liability or related litigation experience and will handle discovery, depositions, and motions with guidance from partners. A JD from an ABA-accredited school is required, with MA bar preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of professional liability defense or related litigation.
• Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school; MA bar preferred.
• Excellent legal research and writing; capable of handling discovery and motions.

Responsibilities

• Represent lawyers, architects, engineers, accountants, insurance brokers and other professionals in professional liability defense and related litigation.
• Assist with evaluation, investigation, and resolution of professional liability claims.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, pleadings, motions and discovery documents.
• Participate in all phases of litigation including discovery, depositions, hearings, and mediations.
• Collaborate with partners and teams to deliver excellent client service.

Skills

Litigation experience

Professional liability defense

Legal research

Legal writing

Education

Juris Doctorate (ABA-accredited)

Job description

Harris Beach Murtha seeks a mid-level associate for its Professional Liability Practice Group in Boston. The role focuses on defending professionals in disciplinary and related litigation while developing trial readiness and strong writing abilities.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years of professional liability or related litigation experience and will handle discovery, depositions, and motions with guidance from partners. A JD from an ABA-accredited school is required, with MA bar preferred.