A well-established regional litigation practice is seeking a mid-level Associate Attorney to join its Medical Malpractice Defense and Long-Term Care Facilities litigation team. This role offers a supportive, collaborative environment where attorneys are trusted to manage their own matters while working closely with experienced partners.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of civil litigation experience and be ready to take on meaningful responsibility, receive hands-on mentorship, and grow within a sophisticated litigation practice.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage medical malpractice defense and long-term care litigation matters from inception through resolution

Draft status reports, 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

Assist in developing litigation strategy in collaboration with partners and clients

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

Maintain proactive and 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

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Active admission to the Massachusetts State Bar

3–5 years of civil litigation experience, including practice in Massachusetts state and federal courts

Experience taking and defending depositions and managing discovery

Strong advocacy skills with experience drafting and arguing dispositive motions

Self-starter with excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills

 

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 deeply committed to attorney development. From day one, associates gain meaningful, hands-on experience working alongside highly regarded litigators. Attorneys are exposed to diverse and challenging cases that foster both professional growth and long-term career advancement, within a culture that values collaboration, mentorship, and high-quality advocacy.