Professional Liability Attorney - Hybrid Boston (3-5+ yrs)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) & Profit Sharing

Paid Leave

Employee Assistance

Commuter/ Parking

Professional Development

Job summary

Harris Beach Murtha seeks a mid-level associate to join its Professional Liability Practice Group in Boston. The Associate will represent lawyers, architects, engineers, accountants, and other professionals in professional liability defense and related litigation. Strong writing samples and training are available; a J.D.

from an ABA-accredited school is required. We expect 3-5+ years of related litigation experience, with a focus on professional liability insurance defense.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of litigation experience, preferably in professional liability defense.
• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Massachusetts Bar admission preferred; admission in CT, NY, NH, or RI a plus.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and client-service skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent professionals in professional liability defense, disciplinary, and related litigation matters.
• Assist with evaluation, investigation, and resolution of professional liability claims and disputes.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery documents.
• Participate in all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, hearings, dispositive motions, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Work with partners on hearings, mediations, and trials, with increasing responsibility.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Harris Beach Murtha seeks a mid-level associate to join its Professional Liability Practice Group in Boston. The Associate will represent lawyers, architects, engineers, accountants, and other professionals in professional liability defense and related litigation. Strong writing samples and training are available; a J.D.

from an ABA-accredited school is required. We expect 3-5+ years of related litigation experience, with a focus on professional liability insurance defense.