Mid-Level Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation (Boston, MA - Hybrid)

Oculus Group; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

HSA/FSA

Flexible PTO

Education program

Job summary

Oculus Group in Boston, MA is seeking a Mid-Level Associate Attorney in Civil Litigation, hybrid work arrangement. The role offers autonomy and collaboration with direct client contact on complex matters across practice areas.

Ideal candidates have JD, MA bar admission, 5–7 years of civil litigation in MA courts, and strong deposition, discovery, research, and writing skills. Growth, mentorship, and long-term development are emphasized.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school.
• Active Massachusetts State Bar admission.
• 5-7 years civil litigation experience in MA state and federal courts.
• Experience handling depositions and discovery.
• Strong advocacy and dispositive motions experience.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse civil litigation caseload from start to finish.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other litigation documents.
• Lead and participate in all discovery phases, including depositions.
• Prepare for and appear at hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Develop litigation strategy with partners, clients, and experts.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda and briefs.
• Maintain proactive client communication with updates and guidance.
• Collaborate with partners on high-value, complex cases.

Skills

Strong advocacy skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Deadline management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Mid-Level Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation (Boston, MA - Hybrid)

A well-established regional litigation firm is seeking a Mid-Level Civil Litigation Associate Attorney with 57 years of experience to join its expanding team. This role offers a balanced mix of autonomy and collaboration, providing meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, and exposure to complex litigation matters across multiple practice areas. The firm fosters a culture of growth, mentorship, and long-term career development.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage a diverse civil litigation caseload from initial stages through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other substantive legal documents.
• Lead and participate in all phases of discovery, including taking and defending depositions.
• Prepare for and appear at hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Develop litigation strategy in collaboration with partners, clients, and experts.
• Conduct legal research and draft well-supported memoranda and briefs.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients, providing updates and strategic guidance.
• Work closely with partners on complex, high-value cases.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active admission to the Massachusetts State Bar.
• 5-7 years of civil litigation experience in Massachusetts state and federal courts.
• Proven experience handling depositions and managing discovery.
• Strong advocacy skills and experience drafting and arguing dispositive motions.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to independently manage deadlines and compete priorities as a self-starter.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Salary: $130,000 - $155,000, commensurate with experience.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Life Insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Flexible Paid Time Off.
• Associate Education Program.

Why Join This Firm?

• Strong reputation as a leading litigation practice in the Northeast.
• Hands-on experience with diverse, complex cases from day one.
• Opportunity to work alongside seasoned, highly rated attorneys.
• Supportive, collaborative environment that prioritizes professional growth.
• Real career development potential with a team invested in your long-term success.