Senior Trial Attorney (Remote - Massachusetts)

Overview

This role supports the defense of insured matters and involves independently managing a complex litigation caseload. Responsibilities include conducting trials, arbitrations, mediations, and high-exposure negotiations, along with providing strategic counsel to internal business partners.

Responsibilities

• Represent insured individuals and the organization in the defense of bodily injury and property damage lawsuits, subrogation litigation, PIP/no-fault matters, and uninsured/underinsured motorist cases.
• Independently manage all aspects of litigation from case inception through resolution, including case evaluation, discovery, motion practice, arbitrations, mediations, settlement negotiations, and trial.
• Review new file assignments, analyze documentary evidence, develop litigation strategy, and direct discovery efforts.
• Prepare for and conduct hearings, depositions, examinations under oath, arbitrations, mediations, settlement conferences, and trials.
• Draft and argue substantive motions; prepare complex pleadings, trial documents, and motions in limine.
• Prepare witnesses, clients, and expert witnesses for depositions, arbitrations, mediations, and trial testimony.
• Investigate and pursue subrogation opportunities and recovery efforts, as appropriate.
• Provide legal counsel and strategic litigation guidance to claims business partners and other internal clients.
• Keep claims business partners informed about case developments, litigation strategy, exposure assessments, settlement recommendations, and trial preparation.
• Stay current on and evaluate new laws, regulations, and case law developments; identify emerging legal trends and proactively advise business partners on potential impacts.
• Travel to court as needed throughout the Metro Boston area, Worcester, the South Shore, Greater Boston, and other locations across Massachusetts in support of litigation responsibilities, including court appearances, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate and active membership in good standing with the Massachusetts State Bar.
• 4+ years of litigation experience within insurance defense, bodily injury, personal injury, PIP/no-fault litigation, subrogation, or related civil litigation fields.
• Experience conducting depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and settlement negotiations.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage an active litigation caseload through resolution.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, legal research platforms, and internet-based legal research tools.
• Strong teamwork skills; able to collaborate effectively with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative assistants.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote/hybrid environment and travel throughout Massachusetts, including the Metro Boston area, Worcester, the South Shore, Greater Boston, and other court venues as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• First or second chair jury trial experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $90,700.00 - $153,925.00 annually (based on experience and qualifications).
• This role is eligible for a bonus plan.
• Background investigation required prior to employment.
• Technology setup provided, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse.
• Employees eligible to work from home receive a monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs.

Location

• Metro Boston area, Worcester, the South Shore, Greater Boston, and other locations across Massachusetts (travel required as needed).

Visa / Work Authorization

• The organization generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.

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