Civil Litigation Attorney – Lead Complex Case Ownership

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

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.