General Liability Attorney

A bit about us:

Our client is a well-established and highly respected insurance defense and civil litigation firm with a strong footprint throughout the Northeast, representing insurers, businesses, municipalities, and other institutional clients in complex litigation matters. With multiple offices across key markets including Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, New York, and Maine, the firm offers broad regional reach paired with the feel of a collaborative, mid-sized platform. Their practice spans insurance defense, coverage and bad faith, general liability, construction litigation, transportation, professional liability, employment litigation, product liability, catastrophic injury, and other high-exposure civil matters. Known for sophisticated casework, strong trial talent, and a client base that includes national insurers and businesses, this is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking meaningful hands-on litigation experience, mentorship, and long-term growth within a respected defense platform.

Why join us?

Great benefits (health, dental, Aflac products)
Sign-on bonus
Hybrid work schedule
401(k) + Matching
Generous vacation, sick days, holidays

Job Details

Our client, a well-established and highly respected insurance defense and civil litigation firm with a strong footprint throughout the Northeast, is seeking a Litigation Associate with 2-7 years of experience to join its team in Boston, Worcester, or Hartford. This is an excellent opportunity for an associate looking to gain meaningful courtroom and deposition experience while handling a sophisticated and varied litigation caseload.

The ideal candidate will be admitted to practice in Massachusetts and/or Connecticut, depending on office location, with strong academic credentials and a genuine interest in civil litigation defense.

Responsibilities
Handle a varied litigation caseload including:
Construction losses
Liquor liability
Premises liability
Trucking accidents
Product liability matters
Gain meaningful courtroom and deposition experience
Participate in trial preparation and assist with trial strategy
Take and defend depositions
Work directly with experts
Attend site inspections
Draft, argue, and respond to motions
Receive ongoing mentorship, skills training, and shadowing opportunities
Benefit from real-time coaching on:
Client communication
Discovery strategy
Motion practice
Courtroom advocacy

Qualifications
2-7 years of litigation experience
Admitted to practice law in Massachusetts and/or Connecticut
Strong academic credentials
Experience in insurance defense, general liability, product liability, construction litigation, or related civil litigation preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Admission in multiple states or willingness to gain additional bar admission
Strong deposition and motion practice experience
Interest in long-term litigation growth and courtroom development

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