Mid-Level Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level associate attorney in Boston, MA, to join its civil litigation team. The role offers an opportunity to work on complex litigation matters across various practice areas, including professional liability, commercial litigation, and environmental torts.

Duties

• Manage a diverse caseload from inception to resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery documents.
• Prepare for and participate in depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Develop litigation strategies in collaboration with clients and colleagues.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda.
• Maintain professional communication with clients.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of civil litigation experience.
• Experience in Massachusetts state and federal courts.
• Proficiency in drafting and arguing dispositive motions.
• Strong advocacy and legal research skills.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the Massachusetts State Bar.

Skills

• Self-starter with strong advocacy skills.
• Ability to lead discovery and defend depositions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health advocate services.
• Short and long-term disability programs.
• Parental and military leave.
• Life insurance and 401(K) plan.
• Flexible spending plan and paid holidays.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Discounts on tickets, shows, and hotels.
• Identity theft protection and mobile phone stipend.
• Associate education program.

Recognized as one of the leading litigation firms in the Northeast, this firm works with its clients in diverse practice areas, including commercial and business litigation; product liability and tort litigation; construction; environmental; hospitals and health systems; employment and labor; toxic tort and health sciences; professional liability; risk management; insurance and reinsurance; subrogation recovery; appellate; admiralty; aviation; emerging business; regulatory and transactional; property; transportation law; and workers' compensation.