Professional Liability Defense Associate - Boston (Mid-Level)

Murtha Cullina LLP; Brookline (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Beach Murtha is seeking a mid-level Professional Liability Associate Attorney to be based in the Boston, MA office. The role focuses on defending professional liability claims involving attorneys, accountants, architects and engineers, and other non-medical professionals.

The associate will manage case files, perform factual and legal research, draft pleadings and discovery, and participate in depositions, hearings, settlements, mediations, and trials under supervision of senior

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in professional liability and insurance defense.
• Experience with civil litigation and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to provide clear, practical legal advice to clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage case files and conduct factual and legal research.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, settlements, and trials.
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice groups and clients.

Skills

Professional liability

Insurance defense

Civil litigation

Legal research

Negotiation

Written & oral communication

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Massachusetts bar admission or eligibility

Job description

Harris Beach Murtha is seeking a mid-level Professional Liability Associate Attorney to be based in the Boston, MA office. The role focuses on defending professional liability claims involving attorneys, accountants, architects and engineers, and other non-medical professionals.

The associate will manage case files, perform factual and legal research, draft pleadings and discovery, and participate in depositions, hearings, settlements, mediations, and trials under supervision of senior