Associate Attorney Business Litigation

Location: Boston MA - Hybrid Work ScheduleExperience Level: 3-7 years of experience in litigation required; business litigation and/or construction litigation experience preferred About the Role: Harris Beach Murtha is seeking an associate with strong litigation experience to join its collaborative Business Litigation team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced litigators across offices and practice areas engage in sophisticated commercial disputes and take on meaningful responsibility representing clients in state and federal courts as well as in mediation and arbitration proceedings. The work is fast-paced team-oriented and provides hands-on experience managing complex business litigation matters from inception through Business Litigation Associate will have the opportunity to: Represent clients in state and federal court proceedings mediations and arbitrations Take and defend depositions of parties and fact witnesses Conduct legal research and develop case strategy in collaboration with senior attorneysManage all phases of discovery including written discovery document review and production Draft pleadings memoranda motions and briefs Analyze records transactions and other evidence underlying business disputes and potential client claims Work across a variety of commercial litigation matters and collaborate with colleagues firmwide to deliver exceptional client service Work Environment and Expectations: A hybrid work opportunity in Harris Beach Murthas Boston officeEngagement in sophisticated commercial and business litigation on behalf of a diverse client baseMinimum annual billable requirement of 1800 hoursApplications are encouraged and desired if you have: Admission to the Massachusetts bar (required)Admission to the Connecticut and/or New York bar (preferred)Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law schoolExperience litigating matters in Massachusetts state and federal court preferred Federal or state judicial clerkship experience (preferred) Excellent research writing and verbal communication skillsThe ability to function effectively in a fast-paced team-oriented environmentStrong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing prioritiesDemonstrated ability to rapidly absorb and analyze new informationA high level of professionalism conscientiousness and responsibilityA positive flexible and cooperative attitudeMilitary experience welcomeHarris Beach Murtha is not accepting candidate submissions from recruiting agencies for this position during the first two weeks after posting. Following this period agencies with an active fee agreement with the firm may reach out to our internal recruitment team inquire about potential collaboration for this Beach Murtha is committed to an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from diverse candidates with varied background and skills including military experience. Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#LI-Hybrid