Litigation Associate

About the role

Join Morrison Mahoney LLP as a Full Time Associate Attorney working in civil litigation. Areas of focus may include General Liability and Premises Liability Defense, Medical Malpractice Defense / Long-Term Care Facilities, Products Liability, Professional Liability, Commercial and Business Litigation, Construction, Trucking and Vehicular Liability Defense, Employment, and more. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with at least one (1) year of civil litigation experience who are eager to tackle complex legal challenges. Enjoy the flexibility of a work-from-home option that allows you to maintain a healthy work-life balance while contributing to a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and customer-centric solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload from inception to resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery requests
• Adhere meticulously to deadlines
• Prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, and trials
• Collaborate with clients, experts, and fellow attorneys to devise effective litigation strategies
• Communicate clearly and regularly with clients, providing updates and interim status reports on their cases
• Conduct in-depth legal research and prepare memoranda to bolster case strategies
• Work alongside partners and senior attorneys to ensure seamless case management

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admission to the Massachusetts State Bar
• At least one (1) year of prior civil litigation experience
• Experience in both Massachusetts state and federal courts

Skills

• Self‑starter with strong advocacy skills
• Proficiency in drafting and arguing dispositive motions
• Ability to perform legal research and respond to discovery requests
• Taking and defending fact witness and expert depositions
• Attention to detail
• Effective communication

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Advocate
• Short + Long Term Disability Program
• Parental Leave
• Military Leave
• Life Insurance
• 401(K)
• Flexible Spending Plan
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Discounts on tickets, shows, hotels and more
• Identity Theft Protection
• Mobile Phone Stipend
• Associate Education Program

Pay

Competitive salary ranging from $110,000 to $125,000 (dependent on experience)