Associate Litigation Attorney

5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Sweeney Merrigan Law seeks a tenacious, perceptive Associate Attorney. The Associate Attorney is responsible for managing a diverse caseload of personal injury cases from beginning to end, which involves speaking with clients to ascertain their needs and update them on their case, choosing the most appropriate course of action, drafting demands, negotiating with insurance adjusters, writing complaints, managing discovery, and monitoring the disbursement of settlements, among others. At Sweeney Merrigan, one of Boston’s leading personal injury law firms, we pride ourselves on giving our clients only the highest quality of service, care, and professionalism as we fight to get them the compensation they deserve. Our office is a low-ego environment where we seek to have one another’s backs and strive for excellence as a group. To be successful as an Associate Attorney, you should demonstrate outstanding negotiation and people skills. Ultimately, a top-notch Associate Attorney will exhibit at least some familiarity with all subspecialties of their field and will utilize this knowledge to successfully conclude cases, as needed. Associate Attorney Responsibilities Consulting with clients to ascertain the details and merits of each case. Conducting research using legislation, case law, and other legal texts as sources to decide on a modus operandi. Drafting legal texts, such as letters of rep, insurance notices, and demands. Advocating for clients in insurance negotiations Informing your department manager about salient developments in each case. Ensuring that client data remains confidential and is stored securely according to protocols Maintaining complete and accurate records in our case management software Remaining abreast of changes to legislation. Associate Attorney Qualifications Accredited Law degree. Licensed to practice law in Massachusetts. 0-3 years of experience in prelitigation. Enthusiastic about serving clients in the field of personal injury. Foundational accounting skills. Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Perceptive and meticulous, with a thorough understanding of human behavior. Exceptional organizational skills Ideal team player attitude: someone who is humble, hungry, and people-smart Openness and teachability Attitude of excellent client service Compensation and Benefits We offer competitive pay, full health benefits and 401k matching after 1 year. Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Legal Industries Legal Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Sweeney Merrigan Personal Injury Lawyers by 2x Get notified about new Trial Attorney jobs in Boston, MA . Boston, MA $88,506.00-$129,121.00 4 days ago Boston, MA $220,000.00-$230,000.00 3 weeks ago Senior Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs (Ad Product Counsel) Boston, MA $220,000.00-$230,000.00 3 weeks ago Copyright Litigation Associate Attorney (Mid-Level) Boston, MA $260,000.00-$310,000.00 17 hours ago Boston, MA $150,000.00-$200,000.00 5 days ago Boston, MA $110,000.00-$125,000.00 4 weeks ago Boston, MA $115,000.00-$160,000.00 2 weeks ago Legal Executive Assistant to General Counsel Boston, MA $120,000.00-$150,000.00 4 weeks ago Senior Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs, Consumer Platform Product Wellesley, MA $119,400.00-$179,100.00 1 day ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr