Junior Associate

Burns & Farrey; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a highly capable law graduate to join our Boston-area team as a trial-focused role. You will participate in a complete onboarding program to develop trial-attorney skills while approaching written discovery, legal research, and client problem solving.

You will independently handle motions, pleadings, and client reporting, and you will contribute to large-scale depositions. Expect mentorship from seasoned practitioners and direct client interaction.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school, conferred by May 2026
• Must have sat for the Massachusetts bar exam
• Admission pending is expected
• Anticipated licensure required to continue in the role
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent organizational, research, writing, and analytical skills
• Must live within commuting distance of Boston, MA or Marlborough, MA
• State or federal clerkship, law review, moot court, or clinical experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Approach written discovery, legal research, and client problem solving
• Handle motion hearings, pleadings, and client reporting independently
• Prepare large-scale depositions
• Learn practical trial skills from attorneys with 30+ years of trial experience
• Handle own matters independently
• Conduct depositions
• Work directly with clients and partners on complex issues

Skills

Legal Research

Client Problem Solving

Trial Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Writing Skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Tools

Written Discovery

Motion Hearings

Pleadings

Client Reporting

Depositions

Job description

• Complete B&F Academy onboarding program to build trial-attorney skills
• Approach written discovery, legal research, and client problem solving
• Handle motion hearings, pleadings, and client reporting independently
• Prepare large-scale depositions
• Learn practical trial skills from attorneys with 30+ years of trial experience
• Handle own matters independently
• Conduct depositions
• Work directly with clients and partners on complex issues

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school, conferred by May 2026
• Must have sat for the Massachusetts bar exam
• Admission pending is expected
• Anticipated licensure required to continue in the role
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent organizational, research, writing, and analytical skills
• Must live within commuting distance of Boston, MA or Marlborough, MA
• State or federal clerkship, law review, moot court, or clinical experience is a plus

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills while effectively managing client matters and conducting depositions. Holds a J.D. from an accredited law school and is preparing for the Massachusetts bar exam, with a focus on trial-attorney skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• J.D. From An Accredited Law School
• Massachusetts Bar Exam
• Legal Research
• Client Problem Solving
• Trial Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Written Discovery
• Motion Hearings
• Pleadings
• Client Reporting
• Large-Scale Depositions

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Writing Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Anticipated Licensure

Industry Keywords

• State Or Federal Clerkship
• Law Review
• Moot Court
• Clinical Experience