Appellate Litigation Associate

Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo P.C.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 310,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo P.C. in Boston seeks an associate with 4+ years of experience in complex litigation. The role entails legal research, brief-writing, and managing document production and discovery. You will contribute to articles, attend speaking engagements, and support client development initiatives.

The firm requires working from the office approximately 60% of the time, with a JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited school and MA bar admission or eligibility.

Qualifications

• JD or LLM from ABA-accredited law school.
• Massachusetts admission or eligibility.
• 4+ years of experience handling complex litigation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive complex litigation work including research and brief-writing.
• Oversee document production, discovery, and related pleadings.
• Support growth of the practice and engage in client development activities.
• Collaborate with team members and manage multiple deadlines.

Education

JD or LLM from ABA-accredited law school

Massachusetts admission or eligibility

4+ years of complex litigation experience

Job description

Overview

• The role involves comprehensive complex litigation work, encompassing legal research, brief-writing, running document production, and discovery.
• Expectations for the associate include supporting the growth of the practice, contributing to articles, attending speaking engagements, and participating in client development activities.
• Judicial clerkship experience is considered a plus for this position.
• The firm requires working from the office approximately 60% of the time in accordance with its published guidelines.

Posting details

Practice Area: Litigation

About the Litigation Section

Mintz's litigation practice provides clients with resourceful approaches, experienced advocacy, and substantive expertise. Guided by a strong understanding of our clients' core objectives, we combine a winning attitude and an aggressive drive to yield favorable and efficient results. Our litigators partner across several disciplines to advise on key legal and industry matters that impact resolution and ultimately meet business goals. Our pretrial, discovery, trial, and appellate efforts are designed to solve clients' problems through a collaborative, results-driven approach.

Responsibilities

Mintz is seeking an associate with 4+ years of experience to join our high-profile litigation team in Boston. Candidates should have a comprehensive complex litigation skill set and should be experienced in legal research, brief-writing, running document production, and discovery. We’re looking for a key team player who will support the growth of the practice, contribute to articles, attend speaking engagements, and participate in other client development activities.

Collaboration with team members is an important component of any role at Mintz. Therefore, the firm requires working from the office approximately 60% of the time in accordance with the firm's published guidelines.

Qualifications

Graduated with a JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school

Must be admitted or eligible for admission in Massachusetts

Must have 4+ years of experience handling complex litigation matters

Judicial clerkship experience is a plus

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Professionalism in working and engaging with clients and colleagues

Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and balance competing responsibilities

Ability to stay organized and exercise extreme attention to detail

Ability to collaborate and work effectively in team settings

About Mintz

Mintz is an Am Law 100 law firm with over 500 attorneys serving clients worldwide. Our attorneys combine legal, business and industry insight to help navigate shifting challenges. We advise business leaders, entrepreneurs and investors on pivotal deals, disputes and regulatory matters within our core practice areas. We are strategically located to meet the needs of our clients, with offices in Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Toronto and Washington, DC.

The salary range for this position is $310,000 to $365,000. This position is bonus eligible.

Mintz offers a comprehensive benefits package.

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