Defense Litigation Associate Attorney (2–5+ Years) – Boston, MA - 426684

Job ID: 426684

Practice area:- Insurance Coverage,Insurance Defense - General,Personal Injury Defense,Product Liability Defense

Defense Litigation Associate Attorney (2–5 Years) – Insurance Coverage & Product Liability Defense | Boston, MA

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A nationally respected law firm is seeking a Defense Litigation Associate Attorney with 2–5 years of litigation experience to join its growing Boston, Massachusetts office. This opportunity offers sophisticated insurance coverage, product liability, and personal injury defense work with significant courtroom exposure, direct client interaction, and long-term career growth.

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A well-established national law firm is expanding its Massachusetts litigation practice and is seeking a talented Defense Litigation Associate Attorney to handle complex insurance coverage, product liability, and injury defense matters. This role provides the opportunity to work on high-exposure litigation while collaborating with experienced attorneys across multiple offices and coordinating with local counsel nationwide.

Associates will gain hands-on litigation experience from case inception through resolution, including depositions, motion practice, discovery management, trial preparation, and client counseling. The firm values initiative, teamwork, and practical legal solutions while providing attorneys with meaningful responsibility and strong professional development opportunities.

This position is ideal for attorneys seeking sophisticated defense litigation work within a collaborative national practice.

This nationally recognized law firm offers a comprehensive range of legal services across numerous practice areas and is known for its collaborative approach to complex litigation. Attorneys benefit from sophisticated legal work, strong mentorship, cross-office collaboration, and opportunities to represent a diverse client base in high-profile matters. The firm's commitment to professional development, client service, and long-term career growth creates an outstanding environment for attorneys seeking to build successful litigation practices.

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Key Responsibilities

• Litigate complex personal injury defense and product liability matters.

• Handle insurance coverage litigation on behalf of insurance carriers.

• Take and defend depositions.

• Manage all phases of discovery, including electronic discovery.

• Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda, briefs, legal reports, and litigation correspondence.

• Prepare discovery requests and responses.

• Participate in trial preparation and alternative dispute resolution proceedings.

• Represent clients during courtroom conferences, hearings, and motion appearances.

• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices and local counsel nationwide.

• Develop litigation strategies with supervising partners.

• Conduct legal research and factual investigations.

• Manage day-to-day litigation responsibilities while maintaining exceptional client service.

• Handle multiple active litigation matters and meet critical court deadlines.

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Requirements

• 2–5 years of litigation experience.

• Active admission to the Massachusetts Bar.

• Admission to the New York, New Jersey, and/or Connecticut Bar is a plus.

• Experience practicing before Massachusetts state courts.

• Federal court litigation experience is preferred.

• Strong deposition, motion practice, pleading, and e-discovery experience.

• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical abilities.

• Familiarity with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and virtual litigation platforms.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced litigation environment.

• High level of professionalism, accountability, and teamwork.

• Military experience is welcomed.

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Education

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

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Certifications

• Active admission to the Massachusetts Bar.

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Skills

• Insurance coverage litigation.

• Product liability defense.

• Personal injury defense.

• Insurance defense litigation.

• Depositions and motion practice.

• E-discovery management.

• Trial preparation.

• Legal research and writing.

• Courtroom advocacy.

• Case management and organization.

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Benefits

• Hybrid work opportunity in the Boston office.

• Opportunity to join a growing Massachusetts litigation practice.

• Exposure to sophisticated, high-stakes litigation.

• Mentorship from experienced litigators.

• Collaborative national practice environment.

• Professional development and long-term career advancement opportunities.

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Why Join This Opportunity?

This nationally recognized law firm offers attorneys the opportunity to build a sophisticated litigation practice representing insurers, businesses, and other clients in complex product liability, insurance coverage, and personal injury defense matters. Associates receive meaningful responsibility early in their careers while working alongside experienced trial attorneys on challenging cases.

The firm's collaborative culture emphasizes mentorship, professional development, and practical litigation experience. Attorneys benefit from direct client interaction, substantial courtroom exposure, and opportunities to develop advanced advocacy skills while contributing to the continued growth of the firm's Massachusetts practice.

This opportunity is ideal for litigators seeking sophisticated defense work, professional advancement, and long-term career development within a respected national law firm. Opportunities combining high-level litigation, mentorship, and practice growth are highly sought after.

This opportunity is actively interviewing qualified candidates.

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