Junior Associate: Commercial Litigation & Transactions

Cohn & Dussi, LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cohn & Dussi, LLC in Boston, MA seeks newly admitted attorneys or those with up to three years of experience to join our growing commercial litigation and transactional practice. This is a full-time position based in our Boston office.

You will work closely with the firm’s legal team representing financial institutions, equipment finance companies, SBA lenders, and other commercial clients in workouts, litigation, bankruptcy-related matters, and commercial real estate transactions.

Qualifications

• Admission to the Massachusetts Bar.
• Newly admitted attorneys and up to three years experience encouraged to apply.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare legal analysis.
• Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda, discovery requests and responses, and legal agreements.
• Assist with and manage written discovery and document review.
• Participate in court appearances, hearings, conferences and other proceedings.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties.
• Assist with case strategy, settlement negotiations, workouts, and recovery efforts.
• Support commercial transactions, including finance and real estate matters.
• Work with experienced attorneys through all phases of litigation and transactional matters.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Legal writing

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Willingness to learn

Professionalism

MS Office

Education

Massachusetts Bar Admission

Tools

Legal research platforms

Microsoft Office

Technology proficiency

Job description

Cohn & Dussi, LLC in Boston, MA seeks newly admitted attorneys or those with up to three years of experience to join our growing commercial litigation and transactional practice. This is a full-time position based in our Boston office.

You will work closely with the firm’s legal team representing financial institutions, equipment finance companies, SBA lenders, and other commercial clients in workouts, litigation, bankruptcy-related matters, and commercial real estate transactions.