Civil Litigation / General Liability Associate or Senior Associate

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A longstanding midsize Worcester law firm is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join its growing Civil Litigation practice. This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kendall Barnett

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Salary: $110,000 - $170,000 per year

A bit about us: Location: Worcester, Massachusetts 01608

Work Model: Hybrid – Ideally 3–4 Days Per Week In Office

Experience: Approximately 2–15 Years

Level: Associate or Senior Associate

Compensation: $130,000–$170,000 Base + Competitive Bonus Structure

Billable Requirement: Minimum 1,800 Hours

Bar Admission: Massachusetts Bar Required

The Opportunity

A longstanding midsize Worcester law firm is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join its growing Civil Litigation practice.

The firm has served businesses, families and individuals throughout Central Massachusetts for more than a century and offers the breadth of a full-service practice with the hands-on responsibility and accessibility of a midsize platform.

This opportunity is best suited for a litigation-focused attorney who wants a broad civil docket, meaningful case ownership and direct exposure to experienced trial attorneys rather than a narrowly siloed practice.

About the Litigation Practice

The firm maintains a diverse civil litigation practice representing both individuals and businesses in state court proceedings, mediations, arbitrations, appeals and administrative matters.

The group handles a wide variety of disputes, including:

General liability and negligence matters

Personal injury defense

Construction disputes and construction defect claims

Contract disputes

Commercial and business litigation

Professional malpractice

Property-related disputes

Employment-related litigation

Shareholder and partnership disputes

Business dissolution litigation

Other complex civil matters

Because the practice is broad, associates gain exposure to a wider range of disputes than they might at a more narrowly focused insurance defense shop.

The team is particularly interested in attorneys with a strong foundation in civil litigation and general liability defense, but candidates with broader commercial or defense litigation experience will also be considered.

Why join us? Billables & Work Structure

The firm expects attorneys to maintain a minimum of approximately 1,800 billable hours annually.

This position is based in the firm’s Worcester office and operates on a hybrid model, with attorneys ideally spending approximately three to four days per week in office.

Compensation

Base Salary: $130,000–$170,000, depending on experience, litigation background and overall fit.

The firm also offers a competitive bonus structure in addition to base compensation.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role is particularly attractive for attorneys who want:

A respected Worcester platform with deep roots in Central Massachusetts

A broad civil litigation practice rather than a narrowly siloed docket

Direct partner access and meaningful case responsibility

Hands-on deposition, hearing and trial exposure

A manageable 1,800-hour minimum billable expectation

Hybrid flexibility

Opportunities at both the Associate and Senior Associate level

Long-term growth within an established midsize firm

Exposure to both business disputes and traditional general liability litigation

The firm is open to candidates across a fairly broad experience range and is primarily focused on finding strong litigators who can take ownership of matters and grow within the practice.

Job Details Responsibilities

Depending on experience level, responsibilities may include:

Managing an active caseload of civil litigation matters

Conducting factual investigations and developing case strategy

Drafting pleadings, motions, dispositive motions and substantive briefs

Managing written discovery and document production

Taking and defending depositions

Working with experts

Attending hearings, mediations, arbitrations and court conferences

Evaluating liability, damages and litigation exposure

Negotiating settlements

Preparing matters for trial

Conducting legal research and drafting case analyses

Communicating directly with clients and opposing counsel

Managing deadlines and coordinating case strategy with partners

Supervising junior attorneys and support staff where appropriate

More senior attorneys will be expected to independently manage significant portions of matters, take a lead role in depositions and hearings, and contribute meaningfully to overall case strategy.

Ideal Background

The firm is open to attorneys with approximately 2–15 years of litigation experience.

Relevant backgrounds may include:

General liability

Insurance defense

Civil litigation

Personal injury defense

Construction litigation

Construction defect

Professional liability

Commercial litigation

Premises liability

Property damage litigation

Broader defense litigation

The strongest candidates will have experience with some combination of case management, discovery, depositions, motion practice, hearings, client interaction and trial preparation.

Qualifications

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active and in-good-standing Massachusetts Bar admission

Approximately 2–15 years of civil litigation experience

Strong research, writing and analytical skills

Experience handling discovery and substantive motion practice

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to independently manage deadlines and active matters

Deposition and hearing experience strongly preferred for mid- and senior-level candidates

Trial experience is highly valued

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