Defense Litigation Associate - Mass Torts, Products Liability, Insurance Coverage

Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid – at least 3 days in office/week) Experience Level: 2-4+ years of experience Mass Torts, Products Liability Defense Litigation and/or Carrier-Side Insurance Coverage Litigation About the Role: We are seeking an experienced associate attorney to join our nationally-recognized Mass Torts and Industry-Wide Litigation and Products Liability team. This role will support the continued growth of our Massachusetts-based practice, including both products liability defense and insurance coverage litigation on behalf of carriers. Given the broad reach of our practice, this position will involve working collaboratively with colleagues across offices, as well as with local counsel throughout the country.   The Defense Litigation Associate will have the opportunity to:   Litigate matters involving complex injury defense and project liability claims Handle insurance coverage litigation on behalf of carriers Take and defend depositions Manage discovery, including e-discovery Draft reports, legal memoranda, pleadings, discovery demands and responses, motions, and briefs Participate in trial and ADR planning and preparation Represent clients at courtroom conferences and motion appearances Manage day-to-day case responsibilities with partner supervision   Work Environment and Expectations:   A hybrid work opportunity in Harris Beach Murtha’s Boston office Minimum annual billable requirement of 1900 hours Engagement in sophisticated, high‑stakes litigation on behalf of long‑standing clients Opportunity to support a growing Massachusetts-based practice with increasing client demand   Applications are encouraged and desired if you have:   Admission to the Massachusetts bar (required); admission in NY, NJ and/or CT a plus Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited law school  Experience practicing before Massachusetts state courts; federal experience is a plus Strong deposition, motion practice, pleading, and e-discovery experience Familiarity with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other video conferencing platforms Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workload and manage competing deadlines Demonstrated ability to quickly absorb, process, and understand new information High standards of performance, professionalism, and accountability A cooperative, positive, and flexible team-oriented attitude Military experience welcome   Harris Beach Murtha is not accepting candidate submissions from recruiting agencies for this position during the first two weeks after posting. Following this period, agencies with an active fee agreement with the firm may reach out to our internal recruitment team at [email protected] to inquire about potential collaboration for this position. Harris Beach Murtha is committed to an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from diverse candidates with varied background and skills, including military experience. Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.     #LI-Hybrid