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Experienced Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney

Orion Placement
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/8/2027

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Join a respected civil litigation practice handling sophisticated, high-stakes matters across New England.
  • Take meaningful ownership of cases from inception through resolution, with substantial courtroom and client exposure.
  • Work directly with experienced attorneys on complex insurance defense, professional liability, personal injury, business, and coverage matters.
  • Build and deepen your trial, deposition, motion practice, negotiation, and case strategy skills.
  • Enjoy a collaborative, collegial environment that values professional growth, work-life balance, and strong client relationships.
  • Hybrid flexibility is available after an initial ramp-up period, giving you greater autonomy once you are fully integrated.

Location: Boston, MA — Hybrid after an initial ramp-up period, with the flexibility to work remotely once established and able to meet role expectations and required hours.

Note: Must be admitted in good standing to the Massachusetts bar and have 2 years of hands-on insurance defense litigation experience.

About Us
We are an established civil litigation practice known for thoughtful strategy, strong advocacy, and consistently delivering results for our clients. Our team handles sophisticated matters involving insurance defense, personal injury, professional liability, business disputes, and coverage issues in state and federal courts. We value collaboration, professionalism, practical judgment, and a healthy work-life balance. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

  • Manage a diverse litigation caseload from initial evaluation through resolution.
  • Develop case strategy and work closely with senior attorneys on complex matters.
  • Draft and argue dispositive, discovery, and other substantive motions.
  • Conduct legal research and apply statutes, regulations, and case law to complex fact patterns.
  • Take and defend depositions involving parties, witnesses, and experts.
  • Prepare witnesses and participate in hearings, conferences, settlement negotiations, and trials.
  • Evaluate liability, damages, exposure, and overall case risk.
  • Communicate effectively with clients, insurers, experts, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders.
  • Prepare pleadings, discovery, correspondence, legal memoranda, and other litigation documents.
  • Handle matters independently while contributing to a collaborative litigation team.
  • Maintain strong attention to detail, professional judgment, and high ethical standards.

Qualifications

  • Massachusetts bar admission in good standing required.
  • 2 years of hands-on insurance defense litigation experience.
  • Strong civil litigation background with experience in personal injury, professional liability, business, insurance, or related matters.
  • Demonstrated experience with depositions, motion practice, discovery, hearings, and settlement negotiations.
  • Strong legal research, writing, oral advocacy, and case-management skills.
  • Ability to independently manage multiple matters, deadlines, and competing priorities.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with clients, insurers, experts, and colleagues.
  • Admission to Rhode Island, New Hampshire, or Connecticut bar is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here
You will have the opportunity to work on substantive litigation matters rather than simply support cases from the sidelines. Our team combines sophisticated legal work with a collegial, family-friendly culture where attorneys are trusted to exercise judgment, develop professionally, and make a meaningful impact for clients. As you establish yourself, hybrid flexibility provides additional autonomy while maintaining the collaboration that makes our practice successful.

JPC-1710

Pay: $120,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Briefly explain which role on your resume best aligns with this position and why. If you have any resume gaps, please briefly explain.
  • This role is hybrid at the Boston, MA, location. Confirm you are okay with this: Y/N
  • In what city/state do you currently reside?
  • What base salary range would you need to make a move? Pls keep it aligned with your directly relevant experience, as candidates seeking compensation above their experience level may not be considered.

Experience:

  • litigation : 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • MA bar license (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Boston, MA 02110

Salary : $120,000 - $135,000

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