Associate Civil Litigation Attorney

JOHNLEONARD; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JOHN LEONARD in Boston seeks an experienced Associate Civil Litigation Attorney to join its sophisticated litigation practice. The role offers ownership of complex matters and close collaboration with clients, partners, and opposing counsel.

Candidates should have 5+ years of substantive civil litigation, including employment litigation; must hold a J.D. and Massachusetts bar in good standing; the firm is a premier boutique with flexible, client-focused representation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of substantive civil litigation experience
• Employment litigation experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to independently handle depositions, written discovery, and motion practice
• Strong legal research, legal writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to take ownership of assigned matters and work effectively with limited supervision
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple cases, priorities, and deadlines
• Strong client-facing and interpersonal communication skills
• Massachusetts Bar admission in good standing

Responsibilities

• Independently manage substantive aspects of civil litigation cases from discovery through resolution
• Prepare for and conduct depositions, including developing deposition strategy and preparing witnesses
• Draft, respond to, and manage written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission
• Draft and argue motions, briefs, memoranda, and other litigation documents
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis involving civil, employment, business, and commercial disputes
• Prepare for and participate in hearings, mediations, conferences, and other litigation proceedings
• Analyze pleadings, contracts, employment agreements, discovery materials, and other case-related documents
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other parties throughout the litigation process
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues while independently managing assigned matters
• Track case calendars, litigation deadlines, and case strategy across multiple matters
• Exercise sound legal judgment and maintain a high standard of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail

Skills

Civil litigation

Deposition & discovery

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Education

J.D.

Job description

Salary Range: $110K-$120K | Bonus eligible

Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday, 8:30-5

Required: 5+ years of substantive civil litigation experience

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

About the Opportunity

An established boutique law firm is seeking an experienced Associate Civil Litigation Attorney to join its sophisticated litigation practice. This opportunity is ideal for an accomplished litigator who is ready to take meaningful ownership of complex matters and work closely with clients, partners, and opposing counsel.

Qualifications & Skills

• 5+ years of substantive civil litigation experience
• Employment litigation experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to independently handle depositions, written discovery, and motion practice
• Strong legal research, legal writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to take ownership of assigned matters and work effectively with limited supervision
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple cases, priorities, and deadlines
• Strong client-facing and interpersonal communication skills
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Massachusetts Bar admission and good standing

Key Job Functions

• Independently manage substantive aspects of civil litigation cases from discovery through resolution
• Prepare for and conduct depositions, including developing deposition strategy and preparing witnesses
• Draft, respond to, and manage written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission
• Draft and argue motions, briefs, memoranda, and other litigation documents
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis involving civil, employment, business, and commercial disputes
• Prepare for and participate in hearings, mediations, conferences, and other litigation proceedings
• Analyze pleadings, contracts, employment agreements, discovery materials, and other case-related documents
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other parties throughout the litigation process
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues while independently managing assigned matters
• Track case calendars, litigation deadlines, and case strategy across multiple matters
• Exercise sound legal judgment and maintain a high standard of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail

Founded in 1969, JOHN LEONARD, a woman-owned business, is the premier staffing choice in Boston and beyond. We provide Temporary/Contract, Direct Hire, Temp-to-Hire, and Payroll services as part of our comprehensive service offerings. JOHN LEONARD is an equal opportunity employer committed to representation, belonging, and accessibility in the workplace. All applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.