Associate Attorney - Litigation

BCG Attorney Search; Southborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an experienced Associate Attorney for its Litigation Practice Area in Southborough, MA. The role supports attorneys through inception, discovery, and trial in a full-time hybrid setup with at least three in-office days.

The candidate should have 5–10 years in commercial litigation, MA bar admission (additional states a plus), and strong organizational, writing, and communication skills for a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Five to ten years of experience in commercial litigation.
• Licensed to practice law in Massachusetts; 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.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and correspondence with accuracy.
• Assist in all phases of litigation, including motions, depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Prepare, review, and analyze discovery productions to identify key documents.
• Handle court appearances, depositions, and mediations.
• Communicate with clients, providing legal advice and status updates.
• Research case law, statutes, and regulations impacting clients.
• Provide status updates to assigning attorneys.
• Assist in trial preparation and manage a litigation caseload.
• Help train and develop junior associates, paralegals, and staff.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proofreading

Time management

Multitasking

Research skills

Legal writing

Verbal communication

Education

Juris Doctorate Degree

Massachusetts Bar License

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Associate Attorney for their Litigation Practice Area in Southborough, MA. The associate will support attorneys in all phases of litigation, from inception through discovery and trial. This full-time role offers a hybrid schedule with a minimum of three in-office days.

Duties

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and correspondence with accuracy.
• Assist in all phases of litigation, including motions, depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Prepare, review, and analyze discovery productions to identify key documents.
• Handle court appearances, depositions, and mediations.
• Communicate with clients, providing legal advice and status updates.
• Research case law, statutes, and regulations impacting clients.
• Provide status updates to assigning attorneys.
• Assist in trial preparation and manage a litigation caseload.
• 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; 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.

Education

• Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in the state of Massachusetts.

Skills

• Organizational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and proofreading.
• Time management and multitasking.
• Research, writing, and verbal communication.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans.
• Paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.