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Commercial Litigation Attorney | Base Salary Up to $210,000 | Hybrid (3 days in) | Boston

A respected New England litigation practice is expanding its Boston team and seeking a commercial litigation attorneyto join a growing group handling sophisticated business disputes.

This role offers meaningful responsibility across the full lifecycle of litigation, working closely with experienced trial lawyers on complex commercial matters.

The Work

You’ll handle a wide range of business and commercial disputes, including:

• Contract and partnership disputes

• Business torts and commercial liability claims

• Shareholder and corporate governance disputes

• Complex litigation in state and federal courts

The team maintains a strong active docket, allowing associates to gain substantial hands-on litigation experience.

The Role

Associates play an active role in all stages of litigation, including:

• Drafting motions, pleadings, and legal briefs

• Managing discovery and case development

• Taking and defending depositions

• Participating in mediations and arbitrations

• Supporting trial preparation

You’ll work closely with partners while also having autonomy to manage portions of cases independently.

Ideal Background

• 4–8 years commercial litigation experience

• Massachusetts Bar admission

• Strong legal writing and analytical skills

• Experience with motions practice and depositions

Nice to have:

• Arbitration or mediation experience

• Prior courtroom appearances

• Additional state bar admissions

Why Lawyers Move Here

Sophisticated commercial disputes without BigLaw bureaucracy

Meaningful hands-on litigation responsibility

Collaborative litigation team with direct partner access

Clear opportunity to grow within an expanding practice

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Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers is a leading personal injury law firm in Boston, committed to providing exceptional legal representation to our clients. We are dedicated to serving veterans and ensuring they receive the benefits they deserve. Our team is passionate about advocating for those who have served our country and need assistance navigating the complex VA claims process.

Job Description: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Veterans Disability Attorney to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to serving veterans, excellent legal skills, and a thorough understanding of VA disability law. This role involves representing veterans in disability claims, providing legal advice, and ensuring our clients receive the maximum benefits they are entitled to.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent veterans in disability claims before the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
• Assist clients in preparing and filing VA disability claims.
• Review and analyze medical records and service documents.
• Advocate for clients at VA hearings and appeals.
• Provide legal advice and support to veterans and their families.
• Stay current on VA laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Collaborate with medical professionals and other experts to support claims.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law and in good standing with the state bar of Massachusetts.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in veterans disability law or related field.
• Strong understanding of VA disability benefits and claims process.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle multiple cases and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Compassionate and patient demeanor, with a commitment to serving veterans.
• Prior military service or experience working with veterans is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of veterans and their families.

Innovative Driven is seeking a Temporary Part-Time Litigation Associate to join the team at a boutique complex high-stakes litigation law firm client in Boston!

Description:

The attorney will be fulfilling all duties of a litigation associate, including legal research, drafting and editing briefs and other legal documents, discovery (including drafting and responding to discovery requests and helping prepare for depositions), developing case strategy, and working with firm attorneys in all aspects of a busy class action litigation practice.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor and barred in MA
• Located near Boston, MA with ability work a flexible hybrid schedule (in-office for meetings and as needed)
• Ability to work part time with flexibility as needed (~20 hours expected per week)
• Exceptional writing and research skills
• Experience in litigation, ideally former clerkships and/or complex litigation experience

Our client is seeking an Employment Associate Attorney to join the highly regarded Employment Group in their Boston office. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a nationally recognized Employment practice and take on a role in sophisticated matters from day one. The employment practice group services major global corporations and financial institutions across employment-related issues in the United States and internationally.

Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on a wide range of labor and employment matters, including compliance, workplace policies, employee relations, and risk management.
• Handle employment-related disputes, including litigation and arbitration matters.
• Draft and negotiate employment agreements, separation agreements, and restrictive covenant agreements.
• Provide strategic counseling in connection with corporate transactions, including employment diligence and related advisory work.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, motions, and other legal documents.
• Collaborate closely with partners and other practice groups to deliver practical, business-focused solutions.

Qualifications:

• JD (2019–2022) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice in Massachusetts (or eligibility for prompt admission).
• Experience in labor and employment law required. Open to candidates with transactional experience as well.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent drafting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters and maintain direct client contact.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to join a nationally recognized and top-ranked Employment Group.
• Exposure to sophisticated, high-profile matters and clients.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Clear path for professional growth and long-term career development within a premier global law firm.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and business development track record to Louis Rosenthal ( ) or you can hit apply now.

Organization: AmLaw20 Firm

Position: Legal Executive Assistant to 3-5 Attorneys

Compensation: $90,000 - $120,000 (DOE)

The ideal candidate will provide top-level assistance for high-level executives and the BOS office. They should be well-organized and be comfortable scheduling meetings and responding to emails on the executive's behalf. Lastly, this individual should be able to draft documents and help the executive with any necessary meeting preparations.

Responsibilities

• Heavy Travel Arrangements
• Event Project management
• Calendar management for executives
• Aid executive in preparing for meetings
• Responding to emails and document requests on behalf of executives
• Arranging internal events and managing travel
• Draft slides, meeting notes and documents for executives
• project managing workflow

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Experience supporting attorneys and/or c-suite executives
• Experience in managing multiple priorities, administrative coordination, and logistics
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, ability to multi-task with great follow-up skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Position Purpose:

Oversees the high-level professional and supervisory work involved in advising the Executive Director on legal matters and managing all activities of the legal department; represents the Commission in litigation and administrative matters.

Essential Functions:

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Advises the Executive Director and the Board of Commissioners on legal issues.
• Manages the Law Division.
• Provides for the representation of the Commission, its members, officers and employees in litigation and in administrative matters through the use of house counsel or outside counsel.
• Approves all contracts, leases, easements and official documents to form.
• Negotiates all contracts and other agreements with third parties on behalf of the Commission.
• Implements policies for improvements of service and maximum efficiencies.
• Makes final decisions regarding the direction or solutions to issues and projects and communicates plans with supervisors.
• Oversees compliance with the Consent Decree (Commission wide) and represents the Commission in environmental compliance matters against outside parties, EPA, and DOJ.
• Manages ongoing programs related to the Consent Decree, Lead and Copper Rule, and any other water, sewer or stormwater programs related to compliance, in conjunction with other Commission Departments.
• Attends public meetings, presents testimony or other projects.
• Communicates with internal parties (employees, management, directors, etc.) and with external parties (outside counsel, adverse parties, customers, claimants and general public).
• Represents the Commission in litigation (various courts and administrative proceedings).
• Coordinates work activities with other Commission departments or outside agencies to prevent delays in actions required to improve services to the public.
• Ensures adherence to collective bargaining agreements and other Commission policies and initiates staff actions such as promotions, transfers, discharges and disciplinary measures. Evaluates staff performance and recommends training where required.
• Maintains involvement in the resolution of all grievances.
• Interviews job applicants from eligibility lists and prepares individual recommendations. Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.

Recommended Minimum Qualifications:

Education Training and Experience:

Juris Doctor J.D. degree from an accredited law school required. Admission to the Massachusetts Bar of Twenty-five (25) years standing; at least Fifteen (15) years of which were in a supervisory capacity, preferably in the public sector, working with local, state and federal government. Required civil and federal litigation experience. Must have experience in the municipal and utility service sector, water, wastewater and/or construction industry, with five (5) years' experience in the public sector, working with local government preferred; Experience with the management of large contractual annual budgetary priorities; Experience with internal and external communication working with marketing strategies governing construction projects. Must be a licensed attorney in Massachusetts and a member in good standing of the State Bar Association. Additional admission to the Federal US District of Massachusetts, 1st Circuit Court of Appeals is helpful. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill:

Knowledge: Advanced working knowledge of municipal law, environmental law, real property, torts, intergovernmental relations, public employment, and litigation; knowledge of legal procedures and departmental policies and procedures; knowledge of supervising supervisors; working knowledge of litigation procedures; knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and other Commission employment policies.

Ability: Think tactically and analytically; communicate effectively and tactfully with staff and the public; analyze laws; compose correspondence; prioritize and complete multiple tasks at one time with frequent interruptions; operate a computer with intermediate MS Office skills; manage staff; create spreadsheets and maintain records; use telephone system.

Skill: Superior management skills; excellent communications skills; problem solving skills; project management skills; Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficient skills in the use of computer applications; excellent interpersonal skills resulting in collaborative conflict resolutions.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to work in the field and is regularly required to convey information to employees and the public. This position is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms as in picking up paper, files, and other common office objects and meter reading equipment. Employee may occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Vision and hearing at or correctable to normal ranges.

Supervision:

Supervision Scope: Performs various duties of a routine to complex nature following acceptable standards of quality and performance; requires independent judgment in determining methods of completion and carrying out assignments. Supervision Received: Works under the general direction of the Executive Director and in accordance with applicable Massachusetts General Laws, city policies and relevant state, federal, and local regulations and standards. Follows established work plan and completes work in accordance with established departmental policies and standards; issues are referred to supervisor.

Supervision Given: Legal Department Staff.

Job Environment:

• Work is performed under typical office conditions; work environment is moderately noisy.
• Operates computer, calculator, copier, facsimile machine, and other standard office equipment.
• Contacts are by phone, through correspondence, and in person; they generally consist of an information exchange dialogue, discussing routine and semi-complex issues.
• Has access to confidential information including personnel records, which requires discretion and professional office protocols.
• Errors could result in delay of department services and have legal and/or financial repercussions.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Our law firm client is hiring a commercial real estate attorney with 6+ years transactional experience.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with developers, owners, managers, institutional and private investors, and/or lenders in the acquisition, development, financing, leasing, management, and sale of real estate. Experience negotiating real estate joint venture transactions is preferred.

Strong analytical skills and excellent academic credentials, together with ability to work with minimal supervision are required.

The salary range for this role is $275,000 - $325,000

Contact Brenda Dutrow for more information -

Our client, a prestigious, top-tier global AmLaw firm known for its world-class legal services and innovative approach, is seeking two OGC Counsel - Conflicts & Compliance professionals to join the Office of the General Counsel. These highly strategic roles sit at the intersection of legal risk, ethics, and firm operations, partnering closely with leadership, attorneys, and internal teams across multiple U.S. offices. (Can sit hybrid in Boston, D.C., NYC, Houston)

The openings include:

• OGC Counsel - Conflicts & Ethics
• OGC Counsel – Compliance & Intake

Both positions provide exposure to high-visibility matters, require strategic judgment, and are ideal for candidates with experience in conflicts, professional responsibility, compliance, or risk management within a law firm, or corporate associates with relevant experience.

Responsibilities:

• Advise partners and internal teams on conflicts, engagement letters, waivers, and professional responsibility issues
• Support Ethics Committees, Client Intake Committees, and OGC leadership
• Review and implement ethics walls, codes of conduct, and client onboarding policies
• Draft, review, and interpret firm policies and complex client-related documents
• Serve as a trusted advisor on risk management and compliance across multiple offices

Qualifications:

• JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership
• 3+ years of relevant experience in conflicts, compliance, ethics, or related counsel-level law firm work
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to navigate complex legal and operational issues across multiple offices
• Experience in training junior staff and advising partners

We are partnering with a well-established and rapidly growing midsize New England law firm. As the firm continues to evolve, we are seeking an Director of Operations to serve as the firm’s top operational leader working right alongside the Managing Partners and the Executive Committee.

This is a high-visibility position designed for a seasoned legal operations professional who will thrive on creating consistent systems, mentoring administrative leaders, and ensuring a smooth-running practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Oversee day-to-day operations across all firm locations, establishing firm-wide policies and workflows to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Team Management: Directly supervise and mentor Office Managers and administrative department leads, ensuring consistency in staffing and procedures.
• Human Resources: Lead HR operations including talent acquisition, multi-state compliance, employee relations, and benefits administration.
• Technology & Systems: Act as the primary liaison for IT vendors and Managed Service Providers, ensuring cybersecurity controls and evaluating technology improvements.
• Facilities & Risk: Manage leases, vendor contracts, and internal risk management controls across the firm’s New England footprint.

Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in law firm administration or legal operations.
• Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success managing multi-office, multi-state operations (specifically within the legal industry).
• Leadership: Extensive experience supervising and mentoring office managers or administrative department heads.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Deep understanding of law firm finance, HR compliance, IT oversight, and facilities management.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Professional Legal Administrator (PLA) certification is strongly preferred.