Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Boston, MA is seeking a skilled Litigation Associate Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, attending hearings, and maintaining professional client relationships.

Duties:

• Conduct thorough factual and legal research and analysis in pleadings, memoranda, and other written documents.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other case-related documents.
• Attend hearings throughout Massachusetts, representing clients as required.
• Manage cases from inception through to resolution, ensuring deadlines and client expectations are met.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with clients and supervising attorneys.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of prior associate-level experience in investigations and general litigation.
• Experience handling hearings, depositions, and drafting motions.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organization and matter management skills.
• Team-oriented with the ability to work collaboratively with clients, partners, associates, and support staff.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Massachusetts State Bar (or ability to waive in).
• Any relevant certifications in litigation or related fields are a plus.

Skills:

• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Familiarity with federal and state court procedural rules and practices.
• Clear and effective drafting skills for both basic and complex litigation documents.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively.

This large downtown firm wants to be the premier full-service firm for the technology sector. And, for the most part, they are doing a fairly good job of competing for those clients, concentrating on attracting industries in certain areas, such as publishing. The work here is among the best for associates, who get paid a below-market base salary, but have substantial opportunity for billable hour-related rewards.