Professional Liability Senior Associate or Counsel

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-annual bonuses

Annual bonuses

Discretionary annual bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Mentor program

Hinshaw University skills development

Trial Workshops

CLE programs

Flexible career tracks

Coast-to-coast pro bono opportunities

Employee anniversary program

Job summary

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in Boston, MA is seeking a Senior Associate/Counsel in professional liability litigation. Hybrid or remote work options accompany a role focused on managing malpractice matters, client relationships, and trial strategy within a national platform.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of litigation experience, MA Bar admission, a J.D., and strong writing skills. The firm emphasizes growth, mentorship, and broad business development opportunities across practice groups.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience, preferably in professional liability or legal malpractice.
• Massachusetts Bar admission in good standing; other jurisdictions a plus.
• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong research and writing skills.
• Proven deposition, motion practice, and case management abilities.
• Ability to independently manage a litigation docket and develop clients.
• Excellent client service orientation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage professional liability and malpractice matters through all phases of litigation.
• Develop case strategy and evaluate liability, causation, damages, and risk exposure.
• Take and defend depositions, argue motions, and participate in mediations and settlements.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and expert materials.
• Serve as primary day-to-day contact for clients, insurers, and witnesses.
• Collaborate with expert witnesses and consultants across disciplines.
• Mentor junior associates and contribute to team development and training.
• Participate in business development, client presentations, and industry events.
• Support trial preparation and serve as first-chair or second-chair trial counsel.

Skills

Litigation

Deposition

Motion practice

Case management

Client relations

Business development

Communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Professional Liability/Legal Malpractice SeniorAssociate/Counsel

Location & Workspace: Boston, MA |Hybrid or Remote

Join a nationally-recognized litigation practice representing attorneys, law firms, accountants, insurance professionals, real estate professionals, architects, engineers, and other licensed professionals in malpractice, negligence, fiduciary duty, ethics, and professional responsibility matters. The team handles sophisticated litigation, regulatory proceedings, risk management counseling, and claims avoidance strategies for clients across a broad range of industries.

This position offers an opportunity to assume substantial responsibility for case management, client relationships, litigation strategy, and business development while working alongside experienced trial lawyers in a collaborative national platform.

Why Hinshaw & Culbertson

Excellence, Recognized.

13 national rankings and 56 metro rankings in the 2026 Best Law Firms® directory. 80 lawyers named to Best Lawyers in America®, with 22 rising stars on the Ones to Watch™ list. National Chambers USA honors in Aviation, Financial Services, and Insurance. This isn't legacy prestige — it's excellence earned every year, by people at every stage of their career.

Scale That Backs You Up.

90+ years in practice. 450+ attorneys in 25 offices nationwide. One firm, coast to coast — giving you the resources of a national platform with the relationships of a firm that still knows your name.

Equality Isn't a Talking Point Here.

14 years running at 100% on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index. Mansfield Rule Certified Plus. A firm-wide commitment to pro bono work that runs through nearly every practice group. At Hinshaw, inclusion isn't a program — it's how we've operated for over a decade, consistently.

Bottom line:

Ranked nationally. Built for the long run. Committed to getting it right — for our people, our clients, and our communities.

What You Will Do:

• Manage professional liability and malpractice matters through all phases of litigation.
• Develop case strategy and evaluate liability, causation, damages, and risk exposure issues.
• Take and defend depositions, argue motions, and participate in mediations and settlement negotiations.
• Draft and supervise the preparation of pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and expert materials.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for clients, insurers, and witnesses.
• Collaborate with expert witnesses and consultants across a variety of professional disciplines.
• Mentor junior associates and contribute to team development and training.
• Participate in business development initiatives, client presentations, and industry events.
• Support trial preparation and, where applicable, serve as first-chair or second-chair trial counsel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience, preferably in professional liability, legal malpractice, insurance defense, or other complex civil litigation.
• Admission to the Massachusetts Bar and good standing required; admission in other jurisdictions a plus.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Strong deposition, motion practice, and case management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a litigation docket.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Strong client service orientation and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in developing client relationships and contributing to practice growth.

What We Offer

Salary Range: The base salary for this position ranges from $160,000-$240,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Competitive Compensation & Multiple Paths to Earn More

Hinshaw’s compensation structure is designed to reward performance and provide multiple opportunities to increase your total compensation.

• Semi-annual hours-based bonuses rewarding strong billable performance
• Annual billed-and-collected bonuses providing an additional opportunity to directly benefit from your business and billing results
• Discretionary annual bonuses recognizing overall contributions and performance

With multiple bonus opportunities throughout the year, Hinshaw provides several avenues to achieve—and potentially exceed your compensation goals.

Exceptional Benefits, Growth & Career Support

Hinshaw offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, career growth, and life beyond the workplace. Employees enjoy top-tier healthcare with multiple medical plan options to fit individual and family needs, along with dental and vision coverage.

Additional benefits include generous PTO and holidays, retirement savings and wealth management resources, a student loan repayment program, backup care, parental and personal leave with reintegration support, wellness and mental health resources, EAP, commuter benefits, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. Hinshaw also recognizes and rewards long-term commitment through its employee anniversary program.

Your growth matters at Hinshaw. Through a dedicated Mentor Program, Hinshaw University skills development, Trial Workshops, and free monthly CLE programs, attorneys have meaningful opportunities to sharpen their skills and advance their careers. Our Peer Recognition Program allows you to be recognized and recognize fellow peers for outstanding work. Flexible career tracks allow you to shape your professional path, while coast-to-coast pro bono opportunities provide the chance to make an impact in communities across the country.

At Hinshaw, you’re not just joining a firm; you’re joining a firm invested in your success, your career, and your life.

As an EOE/AA employer, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.