Litigation Associate

About the role

Nelson Mullins is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate to join its litigation group in its Boston office. As an AmLaw 100 firm, this offers a unique opportunity for a lateral associate to join a dynamic team in a growing location. The Boston office serves regional and national clients in litigation, intellectual property, government relations, employment and labor, corporate services, mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, and consumer financial services, and houses a team of intellectual property attorneys and patent and technical professionals (many with Ph.D., master’s, or bachelor’s degrees in technical disciplines) as well as attorneys in the Federal Government Strategies team focusing on government relations consulting and lobbying. With more than 1,000 attorneys, policy advisors, e-discovery professionals and other business professionals across offices in multiple states, Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in the business world.

Responsibilities

• Draft and argue discovery and other motions
• Take and defend depositions
• Manage cases and take the lead on matters
• Bring an entrepreneurial spirit to the team

Requirements

• One to three years of meaningful experience in commercial and complex litigation matters
• Prior service as a federal court clerk is a plus
• Admitted to and in good standing with the Massachusetts Bar

Qualifications

• Strong academic credentials
• Exceptional organizational, oral, and written advocacy skills
• Solid understanding of procedural and substantive law
• Adept in case management

Skills

• Exceptional organizational skills
• Oral and written advocacy
• Case management
• Entrepreneurial mindset

Benefits

• Performance bonuses
• Healthcare
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off

Pay

Pay is determined by experience, skills, and location. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for performance bonuses. The salary/wage range for this position is $185,000 - $205,000 annually.