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Build Advanced Advocacy Skills Across High-Stakes, Multi-Jurisdictional Cases

Boston, Massachusetts Full time 3-6 years
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Position overview

Our client seeks an associate to join a collaborative team handling high-stakes, multi-jurisdictional matters, with hands-on opportunities in brief writing, discovery, fact and expert development, and deposition and trial preparation. This posting focuses on Boston; the team also works across its Chicago and Washington, DC offices. The position is expected to begin in Fall 2027.

The Work

  • Draft briefs and other written advocacy in complex litigation, developing arguments in coordination with colleagues across offices.
  • Manage discovery workflows and contribute to the development of factual records in matters involving multiple jurisdictions.
  • Support expert development, including work that advances the expert record in complex product liability defense matters.
  • Assist with deposition preparation and take part in preparing cases for trial.
  • Work on multidistrict litigations and state coordinated actions, collaborating with cross-office teams on high-stakes matters.
  • Communicate and coordinate with clients and colleagues while managing multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.

What You Bring

  • The position description identifies an entry-level associate opening for a Class of 2027 candidate or a judicial clerk completing a term; the expected start is Fall 2027.
  • The search brief separately lists a 3–6-year experience range; candidates should discuss how their experience aligns with the opening.
  • Excellent analytical and writing skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple workflows in a busy, fast-paced environment.
  • Comfort working collaboratively with clients and colleagues on complex litigation matters.

Why Consider It

The role offers hands-on opportunities to develop advanced litigation skills across brief writing, discovery management, fact and expert development, and deposition and trial preparation.

Associates collaborate across offices on high-stakes, multi-jurisdictional matters, gaining exposure to multidistrict litigation, state coordinated actions, and complex product liability defense while working with clients and colleagues.

Confidentiality

This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.