Commercial Litigation Associate - Early-Career, High-Impact

Jobot; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is actively seeking a litigation associate with early-career experience handling complex business disputes. You will work closely with seasoned litigators on sophisticated matters, assume increasing responsibility, and gain exposure to all phases of the litigation process, including client-facing engagements.

The position requires an active license to practice law in Massachusetts and/or Connecticut, with strong academic credentials and the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of commercial, business, or complex litigation experience.
• Experience drafting substantive motions, briefs, and discovery materials.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral advocacy and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Demonstrated interest in intellectual property disputes is a plus.
• Prior judicial clerkship experience is helpful but not required.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all phases of litigation from case inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda, and other court filings
• Conduct legal research and analyze complex legal issues
• Prepare and respond to written discovery requests
• Take and defend depositions and assist with witness preparation
• Attend court appearances, conferences, hearings, and other proceedings
• Support trial preparation, including exhibit management and case strategy development
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas on litigation and related disputes
• Manage day-to-day case responsibilities while maintaining strong client service standards
• Participate in strategic analysis and case evaluation efforts

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Oral advocacy

Communication

Job description

Jobot is actively seeking a litigation associate with early-career experience handling complex business disputes. You will work closely with seasoned litigators on sophisticated matters, assume increasing responsibility, and gain exposure to all phases of the litigation process, including client-facing engagements.

The position requires an active license to practice law in Massachusetts and/or Connecticut, with strong academic credentials and the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.