Complex Disputes Associates

About the role

At Nixon Peabody, we are committed to attracting talented individuals from a wide range of experiences and cultures. A career at Nixon Peabody is the opportunity to do work that matters, to use your knowledge to shape what’s ahead, to innovate, and to learn at a firm that taps into the power of collaboration and collective thinking. We are seeking to hire a litigation associate to join our Boston, MA office. The successful candidate will join our Complex Disputes Practice Group.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and responding to complex discovery requests
• Drafting and responding to motions
• Pre‑trial preparation
• Witness interviews
• Negotiating and communicating with opposing counsel
• Arguing motions or appeals
• Conducting discovery conferences
• Preparing for, defending, and conducting depositions

Requirements

• At least five years of litigation experience
• Massachusetts State Bar admission (required)
• Clerkship experience preferred but not required

Qualifications

• Strong academic credentials
• Superb judgment and communication skills
• Commitment to providing excellent client services
• Motivated self‑starter
• Stellar academic credentials
• Superb communication and writing skills
• Commitment to excellence
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment

Pay

Boston, MA: $300,000 to $350,000 anticipated annual salary range. In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications. Because such contingent compensation is not yet calculable or may be zero in some circumstances, the above‑listed range is Nixon Peabody’s good‑faith estimate of the annual salary it reasonably expects to pay for the position at the time of this posting.