Litigation Associate - Complex Civil & Commercial

Cozen O'Connor; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Cozen O’Connor’s Boston office seeks an associate with 2 to 5 years of litigation experience to join our team handling complex civil matters, including business disputes, catastrophic injury, transportation, premises and products liability.

You will assist with all phases of litigation, draft pleadings, conduct legal research, participate in depositions and trials, and collaborate with colleagues across offices. MA Bar admission or eligibility and a JD from an accredited law school are required.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Massachusetts Bar or eligibility for prompt admission.
• 2–5 years of litigation experience.
• Experience handling civil litigation in state and/or federal court.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience drafting motions, discovery, and other substantive filings.
• Deposition and courtroom experience preferred.
• Interest in business litigation, transportation, construction, casualty, and complex liability matters.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and case management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all phases of litigation, from pre-suit investigation through trial.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and discovery responses.
• Conduct legal research and prepare written analyses on complex legal issues.
• Participate in fact and expert discovery, including depositions.
• Assist with preparation and defense of depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Appear in state and federal courts under attorney supervision.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices on sophisticated litigation matters.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research & writing

Deposition experience

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Massachusetts Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

Cozen O’Connor’s Boston office seeks an associate with 2 to 5 years of litigation experience to join our team handling complex civil matters, including business disputes, catastrophic injury, transportation, premises and products liability.

You will assist with all phases of litigation, draft pleadings, conduct legal research, participate in depositions and trials, and collaborate with colleagues across offices. MA Bar admission or eligibility and a JD from an accredited law school are required.