Litigation Associate

Associate Education Program

We offer an Associate Education Program to help you grow professionally and personally. This program includes:

• Legal training and mentorship
• Opportunities for continuing education
• Access to industry resources

About the Role

Join Morrison Mahoney LLP as a Full Time Associate Attorney, working in civil litigation. Areas of focus may include General Liability and Premises Liability Defense, Medical Malpractice Defense / Long-Term Care Facilities, Products Liability, Professional Liability, Commercial and Business Litigation, Construction, Trucking and Vehicular Liability Defense, Employment, and more!

Responsibilities

As a civil litigation Associate Attorney, you will:

• Manage your own caseload from inception to resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery requests
• Prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, and trials
• Engage closely with clients, experts, and fellow attorneys to devise effective litigation strategies
• Provide clients with updates and interim status reports on their cases
• Conduct in-depth legal research and prepare memoranda to bolster case strategies
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys to ensure seamless case management

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• A Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to the Massachusetts State Bar
• At least one (1) year of prior civil litigation experience
• Experience in both Massachusetts state and federal courts
• Strong advocacy skills
• Proficiency in drafting and arguing dispositive motions
• Ability to perform legal research and respond to discovery requests
• Attention to detail and effective communication

Qualifications

You should possess:

• A Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to the Massachusetts State Bar
• At least one (1) year of prior civil litigation experience
• Experience in both Massachusetts state and federal courts
• Strong advocacy skills
• Proficiency in drafting and arguing dispositive motions
• Ability to perform legal research and respond to discovery requests
• Attention to detail and effective communication

Skills

Key skills for this role include:

• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Effective communication and client relationship management
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Self-starter with a proactive approach to problem-solving

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Advocate
• Short and Long Term Disability Programs
• Parental Leave
• Military Leave
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• 12 paid holidays
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Discounts on tickets, shows, hotels, and more
• Identity Theft Protection
• Mobile Phone Stipend

Pay

$110,000 - $125,000 per year (dependent on experience)

Schedule

The position offers a flexible work-from-home option to maintain a healthy work-life balance.