Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a talented Litigation Associate with 3-5 years of experience to join their team in Boston, MA. The role focuses on sophisticated civil and commercial disputes, offering hands-on experience in complex litigation matters.

Duties

• Draft pleadings, complaints, answers, affidavits, expert disclosures, dispositive motions, trial filings, and appellate briefs.
• Seek and oppose preliminary relief.
• Manage all phases of discovery, including interviewing witnesses and conducting depositions.
• Appear in court and present oral arguments.
• Engage in direct client interaction and participate in case strategy development.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of civil litigation experience, preferably in a law firm.
• Ability to manage litigation matters with increasing independence.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience handling written discovery and depositions.
• Excellent communication and client interface skills.
• Comfort with litigation technology and e-discovery platforms.
• Admission to practice in Massachusetts.
• Federal court experience and experience in complex insurance coverage matters are a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admission to the Massachusetts Bar.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in litigation technology and e-discovery platforms.

Benefits

• Meaningful courtroom and motion practice experience.
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture built on respect.
• Direct mentorship and hands-on training from seasoned litigators.
• Business development support and long-term career planning.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Clear and supported path for advancement.

This law firm was founded over three decades ago with a wide range of trial and transactional experience. Their areas of practice include construction, real estate, criminal, white collar, estate planning, family law, and land use. The firm is located in Massachusetts.