Commercial Litigation Associate

BCL Legal Limited; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The AmLaw Top 100 firm in Boston is seeking a mid-level Commercial Litigation Associate. You will handle legal research, brief writing, and document production, with opportunities in discovery and depositions, and potential trial work, working closely with Boston-based partners.

Candidates should have 4+ years of commercial litigation experience, be admitted or eligible for the Massachusetts bar, and possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Clerkship is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of commercial litigation experience.
• Admitted or eligible for admission to the Massachusetts bar.
• Clerkship would be advantageous but not essential.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Legal research, brief writing, running document production.
• Discovery
• Taking depositions
• Potential for trial work

Skills

Commercial Litigation

Legal Research

Brief Writing

Deposition

Oral Advocacy

Education

Massachusetts Bar Admission

Job description

A highly respected, AmLaw Top 100 firm are looking to hire a mid-level Commercial Litigation Associate into their Boston office. They have over 500 Attorneys across 8 offices and are serving clients worldwide. From day one you will have the opportunity to hit the ground running and will be given a genuine level of responsibility. Partners and Associates have close working relationships throughout and whilst you'll be mainly working with Boston based Partners, there will occasionally be an opportunity to work cross office with other members of the team.

What will you be involved in?

• Legal research, brief writing, running document production
• Discovery
• Taking depositions
• Potential for trial work

Why should you join this firm?

• Joining a practice where leadership are open to ideas, feedback and questions
• Fantastic training and mentorship for Associates
• A social and collaborative culture with plenty of opportunities for Associates to get to know each other even across different offices

What are they looking for?

• 4+ years of commercial litigation experience
• Admitted or eligible for admission to the bar in Massachusetts
• Clerkship would be advantageous but not essential
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential