Commercial Litigation Associate: Fast Track to Client Ownership

remotepeople; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

remotepeople seeks an Associate Attorney to join a well-regarded commercial litigation practice in Boston. The candidate will handle live casework with substantial responsibility from day one, engaging in contract and partnership disputes, business torts, and complex multi-party matters.

You will gain early client contact, depose and argue motions, and have a clear path toward owning matters and later pursuing business development. MA bar eligibility and strong writing are essential.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school; active Massachusetts bar license (or eligible to waive)
• 2+ years of commercial litigation experience, law firm or in-house
• Strong legal writing skills and academic credentials
• Court and deposition experience preferred; ability to manage a caseload independently while collaborating with seniors

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of commercial litigation—from investigation through trial preparation
• Draft pleadings, briefs, dispositive motions, and advisory memos for clients
• Represent clients in MA state and federal court, including hearings and mediations/arbitrations
• Manage discovery workflows, including e-discovery
• Conduct legal research and help shape litigation strategy with senior attorneys
• Build direct client relationships and participate in business development as the practice grows

Skills

Commercial litigation

Legal research and writing

Discovery management

Client counseling and communication

Case and workload management

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Massachusetts bar admission or eligible to waive in

Job description

remotepeople seeks an Associate Attorney to join a well-regarded commercial litigation practice in Boston. The candidate will handle live casework with substantial responsibility from day one, engaging in contract and partnership disputes, business torts, and complex multi-party matters.

You will gain early client contact, depose and argue motions, and have a clear path toward owning matters and later pursuing business development. MA bar eligibility and strong writing are essential.