Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Associate to join its Commercial Litigation group in Boston, MA. The ideal candidate will have experience managing key phases of complex commercial disputes, including trial preparation and strategy.

Duties

• Manage written and document discovery processes.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, pleadings, and motions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Assist with witness preparation.
• Support all aspects of trial preparation and strategy.

Requirements

• Admitted to the bar in the jurisdiction of the primary office.
• Outstanding academic credentials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in law firm and/or clerkship preferred.
• Experience with both defense and plaintiff side litigation is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Effective case management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.

With offices in the United States and Europe, this international law firm has 200 attorneys who help clients capitalize on opportunities and build for the future. The firm practices across integrated areas of law and provides clients with a breadth and depth of expertise uniquely suited to their individual legal needs. Adept at handling complex, cutting-edge legal and business matters, the attorneys share an entrepreneurial excitement necessary for any firm's success. Clients range from start-up and emerging growth businesses to nationally and internationally prominent institutions, including Fortune 500 companies.