Litigation Associate

Jobtailor; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Boston, MA seeks a licensed attorney with 1–2 years of law firm experience to support litigation needs, conduct written discovery, and prepare trials. You will work closely with seasoned trial attorneys and participate in CLE opportunities.

MA bar admission is required; the role involves collaborating with internal teams and reporting to clients. Must be within commuting distance to Boston or Marlborough, MA.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of law firm experience
• Licensed to practice law in Massachusetts
• Excellent academic credentials
• Strong organizational, research, writing and analytical skills
• Law review or top class rank preferred
• State or federal clerkship a plus
• Admission to New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Maine or Connecticut bars a plus
• Must reside within commuting distance to Boston, MA or Marlborough, MA

Responsibilities

• Champion clients' litigation needs and voices
• Serve as a conduit of information to internal teams
• Lead efforts as the firm continues to add clients
• Work one on one with seasoned trial attorneys
• Complete B&F Training for onboarding and understanding of role
• Handle written discovery, research key issues of law, and understand proprietary client reporting methods
• Be involved in CLE programs and learning opportunities
• Independently take on projects and cases

Skills

Communication

Independence

Collaboration

Organizational Skills

Research Skills

Writing Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Tools

Litigation Support

Written Discovery

Legal Research

Client Reporting Methods

Trial Preparation

Job description

• Champion clients' litigation needs and voices
• Serve as a conduit of information to internal teams
• Lead efforts as the firm continues to add clients
• Work one on one with seasoned trial attorneys
• Complete B&F Training for onboarding and understanding of role
• Handle written discovery, research key issues of law, and understand proprietary client reporting methods
• Be involved in CLE programs and learning opportunities
• Independently take on projects and cases

Requirements

• 1 to 2 years of experience working in a law firm
• Licensed to practice law in the state of Massachusetts
• Excellent academic credentials
• Strong organizational, research, writing and analytical skills
• Law review or top class rank preferred
• State or federal clerkship a plus
• Admission to the New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Maine or Connecticut bars a plus
• Must reside within commuting distance to Boston, MA or Marlborough, MA

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong organizational, research, writing, and analytical skills while effectively managing client litigation needs. Licensed to practice law in Massachusetts with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Licensed To Practice Law In Massachusetts
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Research Skills
• Writing Skills
• Analytical Skills

Hard Skills

• Litigation Support
• Written Discovery
• Legal Research
• Client Reporting Methods
• Trial Preparation

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Independence
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Admission To Massachusetts Bar
• Admission To New Hampshire Bar
• Admission To Rhode Island Bar
• Admission To Maine Bar
• Admission To Connecticut Bar

Industry Keywords

• Law Firm Experience
• CLE Programs
• B&F Training
• Law Review
• Clerkship Experience