Associate Attorney

Taylor Root; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

PTO and paid holidays

Bar memberships covered

Job summary

Taylor Root in Boston seeks a Commercial Litigation Associate with 4–6 years of experience to join its sophisticated litigation practice. This role offers substantive responsibility, strong mentorship, and courtroom exposure within a collaborative team.

You will conduct research, draft pleadings and motions, manage discovery, take depositions, and assist with trial preparation while benefiting from a hybrid schedule with Boston office presence.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of litigation experience.
• Active Massachusetts Bar license in good standing.
• Strong research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage matters effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Manage all aspects of the discovery process.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Assist with trial preparation.
• Argue motions and represent clients at conferences and hearings.

Skills

Legal Research

Draft Pleadings

Discovery Management

Deposition Defense

Trial Preparation

Communication Skills

Education

Massachusetts Bar license

Job description

A well-established Boston law firm is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate with 4–6 years of experience to join its sophisticated litigation practice.

This is a great opportunity for an attorney looking for substantive responsibility, strong mentorship, and the opportunity to continue developing their courtroom experience within a collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and discovery
• Manage all aspects of the discovery process
• Take and defend depositions
• Assist with trial preparation
• Argue motions and represent clients at conferences and hearings

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of litigation experience
• Active Massachusetts Bar license in good standing
• Strong research, writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage matters effectively
• $135K–$170K base salary, depending on experience
• Attractive performance-based bonus structure
• Health insurance
• 401(k) with profit sharing
• PTO and paid holidays
• Ongoing mentorship and professional development
• Bar membership and annual BBO dues covered
• Hybrid schedule with office presence in Boston