Associate Attorney; Civil Litigation

A leading Northeast litigation law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Boston civil litigation team. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to gain hands-on litigation experience while working across a broad range of practice areas, including general liability and premises liability defense, medical malpractice and long-term care defense, products liability, professional liability, commercial and business litigation, construction, trucking and vehicular liability, and employment matters.

This role is well-suited for attorneys with at least one year of civil litigation experience who are eager to take on complex legal challenges, develop courtroom skills, and grow within a collaborative and supportive firm environment while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement.

• Manage civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and legal memoranda.

• Prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, and trials in Massachusetts state and federal courts.

• Conduct legal research and assist in developing litigation strategies.

• Take and defend fact witness and expert depositions.

• Collaborate with partners, senior attorneys, clients, and experts on case strategy.

• Maintain regular communication with clients regarding case status and developments.

• Ensure compliance with deadlines and maintain high standards of advocacy.

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

• Active Massachusetts Bar admission in good standing.

• At least 1 year of civil litigation experience.

• Experience practicing in Massachusetts state and federal courts.

• Strong advocacy skills, including drafting and arguing dispositive motions.

• Proficiency in legal research, discovery, and deposition practice.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

• Exposure to a wide range of civil litigation practice areas.

• Meaningful hands-on litigation and courtroom experience.

• Mentorship from AV-rated attorneys and senior litigators.

• Hybrid work model supporting work-life balance.

• Associate education and ongoing professional development programs.

• Opportunity to grow within one of the Northeast’s premier litigation law firms.

• Competitive compensation package.

• Comprehensive benefits, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) plan

  • Life insurance

  • Health Savings Account (HSA)

  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

  • Flexible paid time off

  • Mobile phone reimbursement

  • Associate education program