Associate Attorney

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters through every stage of the case, including investigation, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, trial, and appeal.
• Draft sophisticated pleadings, dispositive motions, briefs, and legal memoranda that drive successful outcomes in complex commercial, regulatory, and administrative disputes.
• Oversee all aspects of discovery, including written discovery, e-discovery strategy, document production, and preparing for, taking, and defending depositions.
• Represent clients in federal, state, and administrative proceedings, taking an active role in hearings, oral arguments, and trials.
• Partner with clients to assess legal risk, deliver practical guidance, and develop business-focused solutions to complex legal challenges.
• Work closely with attorneys across litigation, regulatory, and transactional teams to deliver integrated, innovative legal solutions for a sophisticated client base.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school with a strong academic record.
• 2 to 5 years of litigation experience, preferably gained at a sophisticated law firm, through a federal or state judicial clerkship, or a combination of both.
• Active membership in the Massachusetts Bar, or eligibility to obtain admission promptly through reciprocity or waiver.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Massachusetts Rules of Civil Procedure and the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Produces clear, persuasive, and precise legal writing and communicates confidently and effectively with clients, colleagues, opposing counsel, and the courts.
• Takes ownership of assignments, anticipates client and case needs, manages competing priorities effectively, and thrives in a dynamic, entrepreneurial practice.

Pay

$100,000 - $140,000 (depending on experience) + bonuses

Schedule

Hybrid (2 or 3 days in office)