Mid-Level Complex Business Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level litigation associate with 5-7 years of experience to join its Complex Business Litigation practice in Boston. The associate will engage in high-profile disputes for sophisticated clients, working alongside leading trial lawyers in a collaborative environment.

Duties

• Handle matters involving breach of contract, bankruptcy, business torts, fiduciary duty claims, securities, and regulatory investigations.
• Manage all phases of complex litigation, including factual development, motion practice, written discovery, depositions, expert discovery, and trial preparation.
• Coordinate large-scale document discovery and address eDiscovery issues.

Requirements

• Substantial experience handling sophisticated commercial disputes.
• Background at a top law firm with a nationally recognized litigation practice preferred.
• Prior judicial clerkship experience preferred, particularly in federal district or appellate courts.
• Exceptional legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Experience drafting dispositive motions, discovery motions, briefs, and other substantive filings.
• Outstanding academic credentials and sound judgment.
• Strong project management skills and ability to work in fast-paced litigation teams.
• Admitted to the Massachusetts Bar or eligible for admission.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to the Massachusetts Bar.

Skills

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent writing and communication abilities.
• Effective project management and client interaction skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance with an optional HSA.
• Short term and long term disability insurance.
• Dental and vision care.
• Life insurance.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401K plan.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Employee assistance program.
• Voluntary accident, life, disability, critical illness, and cancer insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Commuter and transit programs in certain markets.

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