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Litigation Associate
Location: Boston, MA
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 4-8 Years
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Litigation Associate with 4-8 years of experience in commercial litigation and general civil litigation. The ideal candidate will have strong legal research, writing, and courtroom advocacy skills, along with the ability to independently manage litigation matters and collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategy.
Key Responsibilities
This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Boston, Massachusetts, offering a combination of in-office collaboration and remote work.
Location: Boston, MA
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 4-8 Years
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Litigation Associate with 4-8 years of experience in commercial litigation and general civil litigation. The ideal candidate will have strong legal research, writing, and courtroom advocacy skills, along with the ability to independently manage litigation matters and collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft and review pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and client correspondence.
- Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis to support litigation strategy and case development.
- Manage all phases of litigation, including discovery, document review, depositions, pretrial preparation, and trial proceedings.
- Prepare for and conduct depositions, including witness preparation, examination, and analysis of testimony.
- Represent clients at court hearings, conferences, and other proceedings as required.
- Develop case strategies in collaboration with partners and colleagues, assess litigation risks, and support settlement negotiations.
- Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other relevant parties.
- Monitor case progress, manage multiple matters simultaneously, and ensure compliance with court rules, filing requirements, and deadlines.
- Assist with appellate matters and prepare supporting legal briefs as needed.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the Massachusetts Bar.
- 4-8 years of experience in commercial litigation and general civil litigation.
- Strong knowledge of substantive and procedural law, civil litigation practices, and court rules.
- Demonstrated ability to draft and argue motions, including dispositive and discovery-related motions.
- Experience managing discovery, preparing for and conducting depositions, and supporting trial preparation.
- Strong legal research, analytical, writing, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with partners and colleagues.
This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Boston, Massachusetts, offering a combination of in-office collaboration and remote work.
Salary : $85,000 - $140,000