Litigation Associate Attorney

Jobot; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Boston is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney to join its growing litigation practice. The role handles a broad range of commercial disputes, with meaningful responsibility early and direct client exposure.

Candidates must have a JD from an accredited law school, admission to the Massachusetts Bar, roughly 2–6 years of experience, strong research and writing skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters with keen attention to deadlines.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Massachusetts Bar.
• Approximately 2–6 years of litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing and analytical skills.
• Experience with commercial or business litigation strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple matters independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, discovery requests and responses.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategy.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations and arbitrations.
• Assist with and increasingly take ownership of court appearances and trial preparation.
• Communicate directly with clients and opposing counsel.
• Collaborate closely with partners while developing increasing independence over matters.
• Participate in business development and professional-development opportunities.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Client service

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Litigation Associate Attorney

$130000 - $175000 per year | Boston, MA | Hybrid | Permanent

A highly respected, full-service Boston law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate to join its growing litigation practice.

A bit about us:

Boston, Massachusetts | Full-Time

A highly respected, full-service Boston law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate to join its growing litigation practice.

The firm is an established approximately 40-attorney Boston-based business law firm that has served clients for more than four decades. Its attorneys represent public and private companies, entrepreneurs, institutions, developers, executives and individuals in sophisticated matters locally and nationally. The firm offers the quality of work typically associated with a larger platform while maintaining a collaborative, tight-knit culture where associates receive meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure and hands-on mentorship.

The litigation group handles a broad range of complex disputes, including:

• Commercial and business litigation
• Contract and shareholder disputes
• Real estate, land use and environmental litigation
• Employment litigation
• Securities matters
• Intellectual property disputes
• Probate and fiduciary litigation
• Appellate matters
• Arbitration, mediation and other alternative dispute resolution

The firm’s litigators routinely handle sophisticated matters in Massachusetts state and federal courts, administrative proceedings, arbitrations and appeals and have a track record of handling precedent-setting and high-stakes disputes.

Why join us?

Associates are given meaningful responsibility early, work directly with experienced attorneys and clients, and handle sophisticated matters without being lost in a large-firm hierarchy. The firm emphasizes an open-door environment, professional development, independence, collaboration and advancement from within.

This is an excellent opportunity for a litigator seeking sophisticated work, direct mentorship and a long-term path toward senior associate and shareholder-level responsibility within a highly regarded Boston platform.

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and civil litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, discovery requests and responses
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategy
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations and arbitrations
• Assist with and increasingly take ownership of court appearances and trial preparation
• Communicate directly with clients and opposing counsel
• Collaborate closely with partners while developing increasing independence over matters
• Participate in business development and professional-development opportunities

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admission to the Massachusetts Bar
• Approximately 2–6 years of litigation experience
• Strong legal research, writing and analytical skills
• Experience with commercial or business litigation strongly preferred
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple matters independently
• Strong judgment, client-service skills and attention to detail
• Interest in developing a long-term litigation practice in Boston

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.