Commercial Litigation Associate

Peckar & Abramson, P.C.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

Transit commuter program

Professional development

Job summary

Peckar & Abramson, P.C. in Boston seeks an associate with 3-6 years of commercial litigation experience to work on construction, real estate, and other complex business matters.

The ideal candidate will have strong legal research and writing, be self-motivated, and able to develop case strategies from start to finish with guidance. MA bar admission is required; RI/CT/NH admissions are a plus. The role offers growth and collaboration with senior attorneys.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in commercial litigation (or clerkship equivalent).
• Superior legal research and persuasive writing skills.
• MA bar admission required; RI, CT and/or NH admission a plus.
• Construction litigation experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to develop and implement a case strategy from inception to conclusion (with guidance).
• Deposition and courtroom experience; passion for their legal practice.

Responsibilities

• Work on construction, real estate and other complex business litigation matters in Boston.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to develop case strategy.
• Manage client contact and discovery processes.

Skills

Legal research

Persuasive writing

Case strategy

Deposition experience

Courtroom experience

Self-motivation

Adaptability

Education

MA Bar admission

Job description

Peckar & Abramson, a leading nationally recognized construction law firm, is seeking an associate with 3-6 years of experience of commercial litigation experience (or clerkship equivalent) to work on construction, real estate and other complex business litigation matters in its Boston office. The ideal candidate will have:

• superior legal research and persuasive writing skills;
• ability to tackle new and unfamiliar challenges with fearlessness and enthusiasm;
• self-starting work ethic;
• ability to develop and implement a case strategy from inception to conclusion (with guidance);
• deposition and courtroom experience; and
• a passion for their legal practice.

MA bar admission required (RI, CT and/or NH admission a plus). Construction litigation experience preferred but not required.

The Opportunity

As an associate, you’ll have the opportunity to work in collaboration with senior attorneys on complex, interesting and high-profile cases in an engaging environment that fosters professional development and career satisfaction. Associates are given real opportunities to participate in development of case strategy and management and for substantive client contact.

The Firm

Peckar & Abramson is the largest construction law practice in the United States, with 100 lawyers across 10 offices dedicated almost exclusively to the construction industry. Our offices primarily represents general contractors in connection with some of the largest construction and infrastructure projects in the area, throughout the U.S., and internationally. Peckar & Abramson and our attorneys have been recognized for their contribution and dedication to the construction industry including recognition from Chambers USA, Band 1 for Construction nationally, Construction Executive’s “The Top 50 Construction Law Firms”, and as Tier 1 nationally by Legal 500 and Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”.

What We Offer

• We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k), life insurance, medical, dental, vision coverage, as well as FSA and HSA options. Additional benefits include discounted supplemental life insurance, a transit commuter program, and excess liability coverage.
• Professional development and personal growth opportunities are provided within a collaborative, supportive workplace culture.

Peckar & Abramson, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). The firm is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.