Litigation Associate

Taylor Root; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

PTO and paid holidays

Ongoing mentorship and professional开发

Job summary

Taylor Root is partnering with a well-established Boston law firm to recruit a Litigation Associate with 4–6 years of experience for its sophisticated commercial litigation practice. The role offers mentorship, meaningful courtroom exposure, and opportunities to advance advocacy skills in complex matters.

The ideal candidate will have solid litigation experience, Massachusetts Bar admission in good standing, and proven ability to handle drafting, research, and discovery tasks while collaborating

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of litigation experience, including courtroom exposure.
• Active Massachusetts Bar admission in good standing.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience managing discovery and taking depositions.
• Self-starter with ownership of matters and responsibilities.
• Competitive compensation based on experience; bonus eligible.

Responsibilities

• Conduct extensive legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and discovery materials.
• Manage discovery and other aspects of complex litigation matters.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Assist with trial preparation.
• Argue motions and represent clients at court conferences.
• Work closely with experienced attorneys on sophisticated commercial litigation matters.

Skills

Litigation experience

Courtroom exposure

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Oral advocacy

Education

Massachusetts Bar

Job description

A well-established Boston law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate with 4–6 years of experience to join its sophisticated commercial litigation practice. This is a great opportunity for a motivated attorney looking to work on complex matters while receiving strong mentorship and support from experienced colleagues.

The ideal candidate will have meaningful litigation and courtroom experience and be looking for an opportunity to further develop their advocacy skills, gain increased courtroom exposure, and continue progressing their career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct extensive legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and discovery materials
• Manage discovery and other aspects of complex litigation matters
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Assist with trial preparation
• Argue motions and represent clients at court conferences
• Work closely with experienced attorneys on sophisticated commercial litigation matters

Ideal Background:

• 4–6 years of litigation experience, including courtroom exposure
• Active Massachusetts Bar admission in good standing
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Experience managing discovery and taking depositions
• Self-starter who is comfortable taking ownership of matters and responsibilities
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Attractive performance-based bonus structure
• Health insurance
• 401(k) with profit sharing
• PTO and paid holidays
• Ongoing mentorship and professional development
• Bar memberships and annual BBO dues covered