Associate Attorney

Mass General Brigham; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham in Charlottesville, VA is seeking an Associate Attorney intern who can marry legal analysis with clear communication. The role emphasizes ownership of general outcomes, mentorship, and a fast-paced, candid team environment.

The position offers a growth track, full benefits, and a compensation range of $52,000–$80,000 for up to 1 year, with back-up support from a collaborative Mass General Brigham team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 1+ years operating in an Associate Attorney position.
• Demonstrated comfort presenting to junior leadership.
• Real curiosity about why Mass General Brigham customers do what they do.
• Sound instincts for translating jargon into plain English.

Responsibilities

• Respond to internal and external requests in a timely, professional manner.
• Pair Mergers and Acquisitions fluency with patience to explain it plainly.
• Translate fuzzy stakeholder asks into a crisp Facilitation plan.
• Catch the Policy Drafting regression a tired reviewer would miss.
• Surface risks early, loudly, and with a proposed fix attached.
• Coach newer junior teammates through their first messy general project.
• Anticipate the VA compliance wrinkle before it becomes a fire.

Skills

Strong time-management

Presenting to junior leadership

Plain English communication

Curiosity about customer behavior

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Half technician, half storyteller: that's the Associate Attorney Mass General Brigham is searching for, and Patent Law is where the story starts. Net it out: internship, $52,000 - $80,000, 1 years, ownership of the general outcome, and a Mass General Brigham team that has your back.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to internal and external requests in a timely, professional manner
• Pair Mergers and Acquisitions fluency with the patience to explain it plainly
• Translate fuzzy stakeholder asks into a crisp Facilitation plan
• Catch the Policy Drafting regression a tired reviewer would miss
• Surface risks early, loudly, and with a proposed fix attached
• Coach newer junior teammates through their first messy general project
• Anticipate the VA compliance wrinkle before it becomes a fire

What You'll Bring

• Strong time-management skills and a bias toward action
• Roughly 1+ years operating in a similar Associate Attorney position
• Demonstrated comfort presenting to junior leadership
• Real curiosity about why Mass General Brigham customers do what they do
• Sound instincts for reading a room you've never been in before
• A communication style that translates jargon back into plain English
• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Mass General Brigham is a flat-and-fast Charlottesville, VA company born from the belief that general tools should respect the people using them. Our VA crew runs on candor, caffeine, and a stubborn refusal to ship sloppy work.

Lead with the number, $52,000 - $80,000, then add a growth track, a mentor, full benefits, and hours that bend toward your Charlottesville life.

Right now, today, this seat at Mass General Brigham is genuinely empty and waiting.