Associate Attorney - Business Litigation

Harris Beach Murtha; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Beach Murtha seeks an associate with strong litigation experience to join its Business Litigation team in Boston. The role offers the opportunity to work with experienced litigators across offices and practice areas on sophisticated commercial disputes in state and federal courts, as well as mediation and arbitration.

The ideal candidate has 3–7+ years of business or construction litigation experience, earned a JD from an ABA-accredited school, and MA bar admission with preference for

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of experience in litigation (business/construction preferred).
• Massachusetts bar admission required; Connecticut and/or New York bar preferred.
• Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited law school.
• Experience litigating matters in Massachusetts state and federal court; clerkship preferred.
• Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with strong prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in state and federal court proceedings, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Take and defend depositions of parties and fact witnesses.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy in collaboration with senior attorneys.
• Manage all phases of discovery, including written discovery, document review and production.
• Draft pleadings, memoranda, motions, and briefs.
• Analyze records, transactions, and other evidence underlying business disputes and potential client claims.
• Work across a variety of commercial litigation matters and collaborate with colleagues firmwide to deliver exceptional client service.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid) Experience Level: 3-7+ years of experience in litigation required; business litigation and/or construction litigation experience preferred

About the Role:

Harris Beach Murtha is seeking an associate with strong litigation experience to join its collaborative Business Litigation team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced litigators across offices and practice areas, engage in sophisticated commercial disputes, and take on meaningful responsibility representing clients in state and federal courts, as well as in mediation and arbitration proceedings. The work is fast-paced, team-oriented, and provides hands‑on experience managing complex business litigation matters from inception through resolution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in state and federal court proceedings, mediations, and arbitrations
• Take and defend depositions of parties and fact witnesses
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy in collaboration with senior attorneys
• Manage all phases of discovery, including written discovery, document review and production
• Draft pleadings, memoranda, motions, and briefs
• Analyze records, transactions, and other evidence underlying business disputes and potential client claims
• Work across a variety of commercial litigation matters and collaborate with colleagues firmwide to deliver exceptional client service

Work Environment and Expectations:

• A hybrid work opportunity in Harris Beach Murtha's Boston office
• Engagement in sophisticated commercial and business litigation on behalf of a diverse client base
• Minimum annual billable requirement of 1800 hours

Applications are encouraged and desired if you have:

• Admission to the Massachusetts bar (required)
• Admission to the Connecticut and/or New York bar (preferred)
• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school
• Experience litigating matters in Massachusetts state and federal court preferred
• Federal or state judicial clerkship experience (preferred)
• Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills
• The ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly absorb and analyze new information
• A high level of professionalism, conscientiousness, and responsibility
• A positive, flexible, and cooperative attitude
• Military experience welcome

Harris Beach Murtha is committed to an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from diverse candidates with varied background and skills, including military experience.

Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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