Litigation Associate

Insite Legal; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Insite Legal in Boston is seeking a Litigation Associate for a trial-heavy practice handling complex commercial disputes, bankruptcy-related matters, and white-collar work. You will take depositions, argue motions, and participate in trials earlier than at larger firms.

The team is lean; you’ll work closely with strategy and clients, with a market-leading pay range and strong growth opportunities. Massachusetts or New York bar admission is required.

Qualifications

• JD from US law school with strong writing and analytical skills.
• Massachusetts or New York Bar admission required or eligible.
• 2–5 years of commercial litigation experience at a respected firm.
• Experience with financial disputes, bankruptcy litigation, or trials is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft dispositive motions, briefs, and pleadings in state and federal court.
• Take and defend depositions and prepare witnesses.
• Manage discovery, including ESI protocols, privilege review, and expert work.
• Handle contested bankruptcy matters for creditor and fund clients.
• Work on trial preparation, hearings, and arbitrations.
• Guide junior associates and maintain client contact.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Deposition experience

Litigation strategy

Education

JD from US law school

Massachusetts or New York Bar admission

Job description

Salary: $225,000-$340,000 (Indicative, dependent on experience)

AmLaw 200 Firm, Permanent

A nationally recognised AmLaw 200 firm with a reputation for high-stakes, bet-the-company disputes is hiring a Litigation Associate in Boston.

The disputes team handles complex commercial litigation, creditors' rights and bankruptcy-related disputes, white collar matters and arbitration for funds, financial institutions and corporates.

Candidates in New York will also be considered, as the team runs matters across both offices.

The opportunity

This is a trial-heavy practice where associates take depositions, argue motions and work on trials earlier than they would at larger firms. Teams are lean, so you'll be close to the strategy and the clients. Pay is close to the top of the market. This Litigation Associate role suits someone ready for the next step.

What you'll be doing

• Drafting dispositive motions, briefs and pleadings in state and federal court
• Taking and defending depositions and preparing witnesses
• Managing discovery, including ESI protocols, privilege review and expert work
• Handling contested matters in bankruptcy courts for creditor and fund clients
• Working on trial preparation, hearings and arbitrations
• Guiding junior associates and staying in regular contact with clients

What we're looking for

• JD from a US law school and active Massachusetts or New York Bar admission
• 2 to 5 years of commercial litigation experience at a respected law firm
• Excellent writing and research skills
• Experience with financial disputes, bankruptcy litigation or trials is a plus

What's on offer

• Salary: $225,000-$340,000 (Indicative, dependent on experience)
• A salary close to the top of the market, plus bonus
• Early stand-up court experience
• Lean teams on high-profile disputes

If this Litigation Associate opportunity sounds like the right next step, I'd welcome a confidential conversation.