Senior Commercial Litigation Associate - Construction & Employment

Jobot; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a 4+ year Commercial Litigation Associate to join its Boston practice, handling complex business, construction, and employment disputes. You will collaborate with partners and clients to drive strategy in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will independently manage portions of active matters, draft pleadings, and support motions and discovery across industries. Boston-based, on-site role with mentorship and client exposure.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of commercial litigation experience in a law firm setting.
• Experience in construction, employment, or complex disputes.
• Strong writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience handling discovery, depositions, motions practice, and mediations.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work directly with clients.
• JD from an accredited law school; Massachusetts Bar admission or waiver eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Represent businesses in a wide range of commercial disputes, including breach of contract, business torts, and partnership/shareholder litigation
• Handle construction litigation matters, including contract disputes, delay claims, defect claims, and payment disputes
• Defend and prosecute employment litigation matters, including wrongful termination, discrimination, wage and hour claims, and contract disputes
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and legal memoranda
• Conduct depositions, assist with witness preparation, and support trial and arbitration proceedings
• Participate in mediations, settlement negotiations, and alternative dispute resolution
• Collaborate with clients to develop case strategy and assess litigation risk
• Work across industries including construction, real estate, technology, finance, and professional services

Skills

Commercial litigation

Construction litigation

Employment litigation

Legal writing

Discovery & motions

Client management

Education

JD from accredited law school

Massachusetts Bar admission

Tools

eDiscovery platforms

Advanced legal research tools

Job description

Jobot is seeking a 4+ year Commercial Litigation Associate to join its Boston practice, handling complex business, construction, and employment disputes. You will collaborate with partners and clients to drive strategy in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will independently manage portions of active matters, draft pleadings, and support motions and discovery across industries. Boston-based, on-site role with mentorship and client exposure.