Associate Attorney for Commercial Litigation

BCG Attorney Search; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an Associate Attorney with five to ten years of experience in commercial litigation to join our Boston, MA team. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement with a minimum of three days in the office.

Primary duties include drafting pleadings and motions, managing discovery, and representing clients in depositions, mediations, and trials. Strong writing and research skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Five to ten years of experience in commercial litigation.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• Strong time management and multitasking abilities.
• Strong research, writing, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and correspondence with accuracy.
• Assist in all phases of litigation, including arguing and defending motions, taking and defending depositions, and participating in mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Prepare, review, and analyze discovery productions to identify key documents.
• Handle court appearances, depositions, and mediations.
• Communicate with clients to provide legal advice, defense plans, and status updates.
• Evaluate and research case law, statutes, regulations, and documents impacting clients.
• Provide status updates to the assigning attorney or attorneys.
• Assist in all aspects of trial preparation.
• Manage a litigation caseload from intake to conclusion.
• Help train and develop junior associates, paralegals, and staff.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Legal research

Writing

multitasking

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney with five to ten years of experience in commercial litigation to join their team in Boston, MA. The role requires a hybrid work arrangement with a minimum of three days in the office.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and correspondence with accuracy.
• Assist in all phases of litigation, including arguing and defending motions, taking and defending depositions, and participating in mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Prepare, review, and analyze discovery productions to identify key documents.
• Handle court appearances, depositions, and mediations.
• Communicate with clients to provide legal advice, defense plans, and status updates.
• Evaluate and research case law, statutes, regulations, and documents impacting clients.
• Provide status updates to the assigning attorney or attorneys.
• Assist in all aspects of trial preparation.
• Manage a litigation caseload from intake to conclusion.
• Help train and develop junior associates, paralegals, and staff.

Requirements

• Five to ten years of experience in commercial litigation.
• Strong academic background with a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Massachusetts and a member of the Massachusetts Bar.
• Multiple state bar admissions are a plus.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• Strong time management and multitasking abilities.
• Strong research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Education

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Massachusetts.

Skills

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in legal research and writing.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.