Senior Litigation Attorney/Counsel

Salary: $200,000 - $350,000 per year

About us

Well-established, highly respected Massachusetts law firm seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Attorney to join its growing litigation practice. This opportunity is ideal for an entrepreneurial attorney with an established portable book of business who is looking to join a collaborative, trial-focused firm with an outstanding reputation throughout the region. The firm represents individuals, businesses, municipalities, and organizations across a broad range of complex litigation matters. With a strong commitment to client service and practical legal solutions, the litigation team is recognized for its strategic advocacy both inside and outside the courtroom.

Why join us?

• Join a highly respected regional law firm with a long-standing reputation for litigation excellence.
• Work alongside experienced trial attorneys recognized by peers and industry organizations for their legal expertise.
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture where attorneys are encouraged to grow their practices while benefiting from firm-wide support.
• Diverse and sophisticated litigation matters spanning state and federal courts.
• Opportunity to leverage your existing client relationships while expanding your practice within an established platform.
• Stable firm with strong leadership, an excellent reputation, and long-term growth opportunities.
• Long-term opportunity for continued professional growth within a respected litigation practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse civil litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation-related documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy.
• Attend depositions, hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, arbitrations, and trials.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and regulatory agencies.
• Negotiate settlements and provide strategic legal counsel throughout the litigation process.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas on complex legal matters.
• Continue developing and expanding an existing client base while contributing to the firm's continued growth.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Massachusetts.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of civil litigation experience.
• Portable book of business of approximately $200,000 or more.
• Strong courtroom presence and experience handling matters independently.
• Excellent writing, analytical, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to grow a thriving litigation practice.
• Ability to work collaboratively while maintaining an independent practice.