What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction and Design Professionals Litigation Attorney position at MG M The Law Firm?
MG M The Law Firm (MG M) is seeking to add an experienced litigation associate to its Boston or Providence office in our Construction and Design Professionals Practice Groups, which represents contractors, construction managers, owners, developers, architects, engineers, and their general and professional liability insurers. We are at the forefront of emerging issues facing design and construction professionals, such as the use of AI, alternative construction delivery models, and project specific risk and insurance frameworks.
MG M is a nationally renowned litigation law firm concentrating on complex civil matters, risk management, and trials. The firm's expertise is diverse but focused in the areas of toxic tort, complex product liability, construction and design professionals, general liability, and commercial litigation. We approach litigation as a unified team, integrating our efforts with those of our clients to advance their interests wherever they do business. Our goal is always to deliver optimal results at the best possible value.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Our associates work closely with our senior lawyers and clients on challenging work in an entrepreneurial and collegial environment. We offer a hybrid work environment, competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k).
MG M will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. We are committed to cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes equity and inclusion fundamental values.
MG M is a nationally renowned litigation law firm concentrating on complex civil matters, risk management, and trials. The firm's expertise is diverse but focused in the areas of toxic tort, complex product liability, construction and design professionals, general liability, and commercial litigation. We approach litigation as a unified team, integrating our efforts with those of our clients to advance their interests wherever they do business. Our goal is always to deliver optimal results at the best possible value.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Independently manage an active litigation caseload, from inception to trial.
- Interface with clients and insurance professionals.
- Conduct and defend depositions.
- Retain and work with expert witnesses.
- Engage in written discovery.
- Draft motions and oppositions, and argue same at hearings.
- Negotiate settlements independently and at mediation.
- Evaluate liability and damages issues and prepare exposure evaluations.
- Trial preparation and support.
- Maintain accurate and timely time records.
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience representing clients in construction and/or design professional litigation.
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
- Must be admitted to practice in MA with admission in other New England states preferred.
- Interest in construction projects.
- Capable of independent work.
- Work in an organized and efficient manner.
- Superior research and writing skills.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Ability to analyze complex matters.
Our associates work closely with our senior lawyers and clients on challenging work in an entrepreneurial and collegial environment. We offer a hybrid work environment, competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k).
MG M will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. We are committed to cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes equity and inclusion fundamental values.
Salary : $135,000 - $165,000