Associate Attorney

Job Description

Bowditch & Dewey is seeking an experienced associate for our Litigation Practice Area. The associate assists and supports the assigning attorney(s) in the practice in all phases of litigation from inception through discovery and trial. This position may reside in our Boston, Southborough or Worcester office. The role offers a hybrid schedule with a minimum of three in office days. This is a full‑time position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drafting of pleadings, motions, briefs, and correspondence with a high degree of accuracy
• Assisting in all phases of litigation including arguing and defending motions, taking and defending depositions and participating in mediations, arbitrations and trials
• Preparing, reviewing and analyzing voluminous discovery productions and identifying key documents for the case
• Handling court appearances, depositions, and mediations
• Communicating with clients, analyzing client needs, providing sound legal advice, defense plans and status updates
• Evaluating, synthesizing and researching case law, statutes, regulations and documents impacting the firm’s clients
• Providing status updates to the assigning attorney(s)
• Assisting in all aspects of trial preparation
• Managing a litigation caseload, working cases from intake to conclusion.
• Other related duties as required.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Four (4) – eight (8) years of experience in a commercial litigation practice area
• Must have a strong academic background with a Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the state of Massachusetts. (Member of the Massachusetts Bar) (Multiple state Bar admissions are a plus)
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and strong proofreading skills
• Time management and multitasking abilities
• Strong research, writing, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Must be able to work independently and effectively work as part of a larger team

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the firm.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment with a team of dedicated professionals.
• The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below and represents a reasonable estimate of the starting salary range. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based job‑related factors including experience, geographic location, external market data and our internal market.

Base compensation of $140,000 - $170,000; bonus eligible per our associate bonus policy

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for excellence and a desire to contribute to a reputable law firm, we encourage you to apply for our Associate position. Take the next step in your career and become part of our success story today!

Dedicated to Diversity: Bowditch & Dewey focuses on inclusive hiring of those candidates having excellent skills with a broad range of experiences, knowledge, and perspectives. Diversity within the Firm promotes an open and mutually respectful workplace and the delivery of superior service to its clients.

Bowditch is a highly‑regarded law firm handling sophisticated transactions, challenging litigation and complex regulatory issues for businesses, families and institutions throughout Massachusetts, the region and beyond. With more than 70 lawyers seamlessly connected in three strategic Massachusetts offices – Boston, Southborough and Worcester – Bowditch is a preeminent law firm, deep in the areas of business and finance, real estate and environmental, litigation, employment and labor, and estate and tax planning, delivering outstanding client satisfaction and big‑firm quality legal services.