What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Liability Associate Attorneys position at Harris Beach Murtha?
Company Description Harris Beach Murtha was formed in 2025 through the combination of Harris Beach PLLC and Murtha Cullina LLP, bringing together more than 250 years of legal history and experience. The firm maintains deep roots in New York and New England and was previously recognized among the country’s top law firms by The National Law Journal. With a strong Northeast presence and global reach, Harris Beach Murtha serves a diverse client base including Fortune 100 corporations, emerging businesses, public entities, tax-exempt organizations, and individuals across a wide range of practice areas. As the exclusive Lex Mundi member firm in Connecticut, the firm offers clients preferred access to more than 22,000 lawyers worldwide for complex cross-border matters. Professionals work from multiple offices across Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, and New Jersey, fostering collaboration and regional depth.
Role Description The Professional Liability Associate Attorney is a full-time, hyrbrid role based out of the Boston, MA office. We are seeking a mid level associate 3 - 6 years work experience. Our full job description is posted at Harris Beach Murtha . This position focuses on defending professional liability claims, including matters involving attorneys, accountants, architects and engineers, miscellaneous non medical professionals and also defending claims against recreational facilities. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing case files, conducting factual and legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery responses, and participating in depositions, hearings, and settlement discussions , mediations and trials under the supervision of senior attorneys. The associate will collaborate with colleagues across practice groups, communicate regularly with clients and carriers, and support trial preparation, strategy development, and risk assessment. This role also involves staying current on developments in professional liability, insurance defense, and related regulatory frameworks, and contributing to practice development initiatives.
Qualifications
- Strong foundation in Law with experience or coursework related to professional liability, insurance defense, and civil litigation.
- Knowledge of Labor and Employment Law sufficient to identify and analyze issues that intersect with professional liability disputes.
- Ability to provide clear, practical Legal Advice to clients and internal stakeholders, with sound judgment and risk-awareness.
- Demonstrated proficiency in legal Research, including case law, statutes, regulations, and industry standards relevant to professional liability.
- Effective Negotiation skills for settlement discussions, mediation, and client advocacy.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and admission, or eligibility for admission, to the Massachusetts bar.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including drafting complex legal documents and presenting analyses to clients and colleagues.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with capacity to handle multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to professional ethics, client service, teamwork, and continuous learning.
- Prior experience in professional liability, insurance defense, or related litigation is preferred