Litigation Associate

Cozen O'Connor; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Cozen O’Connor’s Boston office seeks an associate with 2 to 5 years of litigation experience to join our team handling complex civil matters, including business disputes, catastrophic injury, transportation, premises and products liability.

You will assist with all phases of litigation, draft pleadings, conduct legal research, participate in depositions and trials, and collaborate with colleagues across offices. MA Bar admission or eligibility and a JD from an accredited law school are required.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Massachusetts Bar or eligibility for prompt admission.
• 2–5 years of litigation experience.
• Experience handling civil litigation in state and/or federal court.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience drafting motions, discovery, and other substantive filings.
• Deposition and courtroom experience preferred.
• Interest in business litigation, transportation, construction, casualty, and complex liability matters.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and case management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all phases of litigation, from pre-suit investigation through trial.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and discovery responses.
• Conduct legal research and prepare written analyses on complex legal issues.
• Participate in fact and expert discovery, including depositions.
• Assist with preparation and defense of depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Appear in state and federal courts under attorney supervision.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices on sophisticated litigation matters.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research & writing

Deposition experience

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Massachusetts Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

Cozen O’Connor seeks an associate with 2 to 5 years of litigation experience to join the firm’s Boston office. The ideal candidate will have experience handling complex civil litigation matters involving business and commercial disputes, catastrophic injury claims, transportation litigation, premises liability, products liability, construction litigation, and general liability matters.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all phases of litigation, from pre-suit investigation through trial.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and discovery responses.
• Conduct legal research and prepare written analyses on complex legal issues.
• Participate in fact and expert discovery, including preparing for and attending depositions.
• Assist with the preparation and defense of depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Appear in state and federal courts under attorney supervision.
• Work on matters involving:
• Business and commercial litigation
• Catastrophic injury claims
• Transportation and trucking litigation
• General liability matters
• Products liability litigation
• Construction defect and construction injury claims
• Premises liability matters
• Professional liability defense
• Analyze contractual indemnity, additional insured, and risk transfer issues.
• Assist clients with risk mitigation strategies and litigation management.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices on sophisticated litigation matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Admission to the Massachusetts Bar or eligibility for prompt admission.
• 2 to 5 years of litigation experience.
• Experience handling civil litigation matters in state and/or federal court.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience drafting motions, discovery, and other substantive litigation filings.
• Deposition and courtroom experience preferred.
• Interest in business litigation, transportation, construction, casualty, and complex liability matters.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and case management skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

About Cozen O’Connor

Cozen O’Connor is a leading full-service law firm with a nationally recognized litigation practice and one of the premier insurance law practices in the United States. The Boston office represents businesses, insurers, transportation companies, health care providers, and other commercial clients in complex litigation matters throughout New England and beyond. Attorneys in this position will gain hands‑on experience working on sophisticated cases involving commercial disputes, catastrophic injury claims, transportation and construction litigation, professional liability defense, and other high‑exposure matters while receiving mentorship from experienced trial lawyers.

The salary range for this role is $195,000 - $210,000 and represents the Firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and location.