Associate Attorney

Bowditch & Dewey, LLP; Southborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Professional development

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Bowditch & Dewey, LLP is seeking an experienced associate for our Litigation Practice Area. The role supports assigning attorneys through all phases of litigation from inception to discovery and trial, with a hybrid schedule in Boston, Southborough, or Worcester.

This full-time position requires a Juris Doctorate and Massachusetts Bar admission, plus 5–10 years of commercial litigation experience, superb writing and research skills, and the ability to work independently within a collaborative

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and MA bar admission.
• 5–10 years of experience in commercial litigation.
• Strong writing, research, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and correspondence with high accuracy.
• Assist in all phases of litigation from inception through trial and discovery.
• Prepare for and participate in mediations, arbitrations, and hearings.
• Manage caseloads, supervise junior staff, and coordinate with clients.
• Research case law and statutes; provide status updates to supervising attorneys.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal skills

Independent with team collaboration

Advanced legal research

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

Job Description

Bowditch & Dewey is seeking an experienced associate for our Litigation Practice Area. The associate assists and supports the assigning attorney(s) in the practice in all phases of litigation from inception through discovery and trial. This position may reside in our Boston, Southborough or Worcester office. The role offers a hybrid schedule with a minimum of three in office days. This is a full-time position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Drafting of pleadings, motions, briefs, and correspondence with a high degree of accuracy
• Assisting in all phases of litigation including arguing and defending motions, taking and defending depositions and participating in mediations, arbitrations and trials
• Preparing, reviewing and analyzing voluminous discovery productions and identifying key documents for the case
• Handling court appearances, depositions, and mediations
• Communicating with clients, analyzing client needs, providing sound legal advice, defense plans and status updates
• Evaluating, synthesizing and researching case law, statutes, regulations and documents impacting the firm’s clients
• Providing status updates to the assigning attorney(s)
• Assisting in all aspects of trial preparation
• Managing a litigation caseload, working cases from intake to conclusion
• Helping with the training and development of more junior associates, paralegals and staff including providing supervision and guidance on client matters where appropriate
• Other related duties as required

Qualifications and Requirements

• Five (5) – ten (10) years of experience in a commercial litigation practice area
• Must have a strong academic background with a Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in the state of Massachusetts (Member of the Massachusetts Bar). Multiple state Bar admissions are a plus
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and strong proofreading skills
• Time management and multitasking abilities
• Strong research, writing, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work independently and effectively work as part of a larger team

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the firm
• A supportive and collaborative work environment with a team of dedicated professionals
• The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below and represents a reasonable estimate of the starting salary range. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined by job-related factors including experience, geographic location, external market data and our internal market

Base compensation of $150,000 - $190,000; bonus eligible per our associate bonus policy

Dedicated to Diversity: Bowditch & Dewey focuses on inclusive hiring of those candidates having excellent skills with a broad range of experiences, knowledge, and perspectives. Diversity within the Firm promotes an open and mutually respectful workplace and the delivery of superior service to its clients.

Equal Opportunity Employer