A well-established regional litigation practice is seeking a Senior Associate to join its growing litigation team. This role offers a collaborative and supportive environment where attorneys are trusted to take ownership of their cases while working closely with experienced partners.

The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years of civil litigation experience and be ready to step into a role with meaningful responsibility and long-term growth potential. The position involves handling a broad range of complex civil litigation matters, including:

• Products Liability

• Construction Disputes

• Commercial and Business Litigation

• Trucking and Vehicular Liability Defense

• Employment and Labor Law

• Medical Malpractice Defense

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage a diverse civil litigation caseload from inception through resolution

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation-related documents

• Lead and manage all phases of discovery

• Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and experts

• Prepare for and participate in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials

• Develop and execute litigation strategy in collaboration with partners and clients

• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, briefs, and dispositive motions

• Maintain proactive, professional communication with clients regarding case status and strategy

• Coordinate with experts, vendors, and internal legal teams

• Ensure compliance with court rules, deadlines, and procedural requirements

• Mentor and provide guidance to junior attorneys and support staff as appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school

• Active admission to the Massachusetts State Bar

• 7–10 years of civil litigation experience, including practice in Massachusetts state and federal courts

• Experience taking and defending depositions and leading discovery

• Strong advocacy skills with experience drafting and arguing dispositive motions

• Self-starter with excellent legal research and writing abilities

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401(k)

• Life Insurance

• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Flexible Paid Time Off

• Mobile Phone Reimbursement Stipend

• Associate Education Program

Why Join This Team?

This organization is recognized as a premier litigation practice in the Northeast and is committed to attorney development. From day one, attorneys gain meaningful, hands-on experience alongside highly regarded litigators. The firm fosters a dynamic, collegial culture where attorneys work on challenging matters and receive genuine support for professional growth and career advancement.