What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mid-Level Associate Attorney (Civil Litigation) position at Food Management Search?
A premier Northeast litigation law firm is seeking a Mid-Level Associate Attorney with 5–7 years of civil litigation experience to join its growing Massachusetts-based team. The firm has a strong regional presence and is recognized for its collaborative culture, hands-on mentorship, and commitment to professional growth.
Attorneys in this practice manage complex civil litigation matters across a diverse range of practice areas, including professional liability, commercial and business litigation, product liability, employment and labor, and environmental and toxic torts. This is an opportunity to take meaningful ownership of cases while working closely with experienced partners in a supportive hybrid environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage a diverse civil litigation caseload from inception through resolution
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and legal memoranda
- Prepare and argue dispositive motions
- Take and defend depositions and lead discovery efforts
- Prepare for and attend hearings and trials in state and federal courts
- Develop and execute litigation strategies in collaboration with partners
- Conduct legal research and prepare strategic memoranda
- Communicate proactively with clients, providing status updates and strategic guidance
- Ensure compliance with court deadlines and procedural requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active admission to the Massachusetts State Bar
- 5–7 years of civil litigation experience, including practice in Massachusetts state and federal courts
- Experience taking and defending depositions independently
- Strong experience leading discovery and managing case files
- Proficiency in drafting and arguing dispositive motions
- Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment
- Strong commitment to client service and professional excellence
BENEFITS:
- Hybrid work schedule with flexibility
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Mobile Phone Reimbursement
- Associate Education Program
- Supportive and collaborative work environment