Litigation Attorney

Kiernan Trebach is seeking a Senior Construction Litigation Attorney with jury trial experience to join our Boston office. This role is designed for an experienced litigator who wants substantive responsibility, high-quality matters, and the support to practice at a senior level without unnecessary administrative burden.Get to Know Us:We are a Civil Litigation Defense Law Firm. Our mission is focused on a slow and sustainable growth process to create a diverse working environment while remaining sensitive to the needs of our employees and their families. Kiernan Trebach has become respected for our effective defense of clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to individuals and small business owners. We take pride in knowing our clients, understanding what they want, and exceeding their expectations.We are seeking a new Attorney with 10+ years of experience in Insurance Defense to join our team. Your role will be to defend Construction matters in our growing New England practice.What You Will Do: Handle all phases of litigation, from pleadings through discovery and motion practice including drafting legal documents.Take and defend depositions.Draft motions, briefs, and discovery responses.Appear in court and work directly with clients.Collaborate with experienced attorneys and strong support staff.Conduct legal research, analyze data, and develop strategies for cases.Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and the court.Attend hearings, depositions, and trials as necessary.Defend a Variety of Civil Litigation Defense matters including:General LiabilityPersonal InjuryConstruction DefectCommercial TruckingProduct LiabilityProfessional LiabilityThe PracticeConstruction litigation representing owners, developers, contractors, and design professionalsComplex disputes involving defects, delays, scope changes, payment issues, and indemnityMatters pending in Massachusetts state and federal courts, as well as arbitration and mediationClose collaboration with insurance coverage and risk transfer teams (as applicable)ResponsibilitiesManage complex construction litigation matters from inception through resolutionDraft and argue dispositive and discovery motionsTake and defend fact and expert depositionsOversee junior attorneys and support staffAppear in court, mediations, and arbitrationsServe as a primary client contact and contribute to strategy and case developmentQualificationsJ.D. from an accredited law schoolActive Massachusetts or Connecticut Bar Admission Active Rhode Island or New Hampshire Bar Licensure a plus.10+ years of construction litigation and construction defect experienceStrong motion practice and deposition experienceExperience with expert-driven cases preferred.Civil jury trial experience.Ability to manage cases independently and mentor junior attorneysWhy This RoleCompetitive compensationReasonable and transparent billable expectationsHybrid schedule with meaningful flexibilityRobust support staff—attorneys focus on practicing law, not administrative tasksCollegial, professional environment with long-term growth potentialWhy You’ll Love Us:At Kiernan Trebach LLP, we commit our talents and energy to continue a decades-long practice devoted to defense litigation and counseling the Firm’s clients on issues that affect their potential for litigation. Kiernan Trebach represents clients on a national basis and maintains twelve offices in nine states plus the District of Columbia, with local presence in several others. Our lawyers have appeared in the courts of over 35 states and territories.**Kiernan Trebach LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, ethnic background, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability or genetic information.**