Litigation Associate

Partners Legal Search; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Partners Legal Search is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate to join its sophisticated litigation practice in Boston. The associate will handle a broad range of complex business disputes, including pleadings, discovery, motions, and case strategy, in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, 2–4 years of relevant experience, and active Massachusetts admission.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school required.
• 2–4 years of commercial or business litigation experience.
• Active Massachusetts bar admission.
• Experience with pleadings, motion practice, discovery, and e-discovery.
• Deposition and courtroom experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and other court filings.
• Managing written and document discovery.
• Conducting legal research and developing litigation strategy.
• Supporting complex corporate and commercial disputes.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Participating in hearings and court appearances.
• Working directly with clients on case strategy and developments.
• Managing matters and deadlines with increasing independence.

Skills

Pleadings

Discovery

e-Discovery

Depositions

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Our growing national law firm client is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate to join its sophisticated litigation practice in Boston.

This is a strong opportunity for an associate looking to gain meaningful responsibility while representing businesses and individuals in complex corporate and commercial disputes. The role offers hands-on experience across pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and case strategy in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Role Overview

The associate will work on a broad range of complex business litigation matters, including:

• Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and other court filings
• Managing written and document discovery
• Conducting legal research and developing litigation strategy
• Supporting complex corporate and commercial disputes
• Taking and defending depositions
• Participating in hearings and court appearances
• Working directly with clients on case strategy and developments
• Managing matters and deadlines with increasing independence

Candidate Profile

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• 2-4 years of commercial or business litigation experience
• Active admission to the Massachusetts
• Experience with pleadings, motion practice, discovery, and e-discovery
• Deposition and courtroom experience is a plus
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills
• Excellent judgment and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and collaborative environment

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Handle sophisticated corporate and commercial disputes
• Take on meaningful responsibility early in your career
• Gain hands-on experience with discovery, motion practice, depositions, and court proceedings
• Direct exposure to clients and experienced litigators
• Collaborative and team-oriented culture
• Strong platform for long-term commercial litigation career growth