Associate Attorney

Phifer Pinkham, LLC; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Phifer Pinkham, LLC is seeking an Associate Attorney with experience in corporate law, transactional work, estate planning, and/or business litigation. The role is full-time and on-site in Quincy, MA, reporting to senior attorneys.

You will research and analyze legal issues, draft contracts and pleadings, and provide clear, practical legal advice to clients. Collaboration across practice areas and client-facing communication are essential, with responsibilities spanning negotiations,

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in corporate law, M&A, estate planning or business litigation.
• JD from an accredited law school and active Massachusetts license to practice.
• Strong ability to translate complex issues into practical legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze legal issues; draft and review contracts and pleadings.
• Provide clear, practical legal advice to clients under supervision of senior attorneys.
• Participate in client meetings, negotiations, and settlements; support litigation or closings as needed.
• Manage deadlines, case files, and communications with courts, clients, and opposing counsel.

Skills

Legal research

Negotiation skills

Contract drafting

Written & oral communication

Deadline management

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) with MA bar admission (Massachusetts)

Job description

Company Description

Phifer Pinkham, LLC is a full-service law firm representing businesses, business owners, and individuals across a wide range of practice areas. The firm’s work includes business and corporate law, litigation, estate planning and administration, employment law, taxation, intellectual property, and nonprofit representation. Phifer Pinkham is committed to delivering high-quality, practical legal solutions tailored to clients’ needs. The firm offers premium legal services with a focus on value, without the typical Boston-level pricing. This environment provides attorneys with exposure to diverse matters and close client relationships in a collegial setting.

Role Description

The firm is interested in hiring an Associate Attorney with experience in the field of corporate law, transactional work, estate planning and/or business litigation.

The Associate Attorney will handle a variety of matters depending on their prior experience, and will support the firm’s business and individual clients in a full-time, on-site role based in Quincy, MA. Day-to-day responsibilities include researching and analyzing legal issues, drafting and reviewing contracts, pleadings, and other legal documents, and providing clear, practical legal advice under the supervision of senior attorneys. The role involves participating in client meetings, assisting with negotiations and settlement discussions, and preparing for and supporting litigation, administrative proceedings, or transactional closings as needed. The Associate Attorney will collaborate with colleagues across practice areas, manage deadlines and case files, and maintain strong professional communication with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience working as an attorney in the field of corporate law, M&A, estate planning or business litigation.
• Strong foundational knowledge of Law and the ability to apply legal principles to business, corporate, and individual matters.
• Ability to provide clear, practical Legal Advice to clients, translating complex issues into understandable recommendations.
• Proficiency in legal Research, including case law, statutes, regulations, and secondary sources, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective Negotiation skills for assisting with contracts, settlements, and client representations.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in Massachusetts.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including drafting, analysis, and client-facing communication.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, prioritize tasks, and work both independently and collaboratively in a small firm environment.

Salary commensurate with experience. Range of base salary is $90,000-$130,000.