Legal Jobs in Cambridge, MA

A well-established boutique family law firm is seeking a self-motivated and detail-oriented Paralegal / Legal Administrative Assistant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected firm in complex family law matters.

The firm consists of a close-knit team and offers a collaborative, professional environment with year-end bonuses based on firm performance and billable hours.

Key Qualifications:

• 5+ years of legal experience (Family Law strongly preferred)
• Demonstrated tenure and stability in previous roles
• Experience with e-filing in Massachusetts courts
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet tight deadlines
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with ActionStep and NetDocuments preferred
• Associate’s degree or higher preferred

Primary Responsibilities:

• Answer and direct incoming phone calls
• Prepare and review discovery materials
• Draft correspondence, exhibits, and basic legal documents
• Manage electronic filings (e-filing)
• Organize and maintain case files (electronic and physical)
• Monitor deadlines and manage attorney calendars
• Maintain contact lists and provide general administrative support

The ideal candidate is professional, detail-oriented, flexible, and thrives in a fast-paced legal environment. This role requires strong time management skills, discretion, and the ability to work effectively under pressure.

• Excellent Compensation Package
• Outstanding Benefits
• Hybrid 3/2 Schedule
• Room for Career Growth and Advancement
• The opportunity to work for a top global Amlaw 100 firm

• Bachelor's Degree Required, Paralegal Certificate a plus
• 4+ of years of experience as an IP Litigation Paralegal
• Experience attending a trial and providing "war room" support
• Experience in "Big Law" highly desired
• Excellent Technical Skills
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Company Description

McGovern & Ganem, PC is an insurance defense law firm located in downtown Boston.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Legal Assistant at MCGOVERN & GANEM, P.C., located in Boston, MA. The Legal Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative support to attorneys, preparing and managing legal documents, scheduling and coordinating meetings, answering phones, managing calendars, and maintaining meticulous filing systems. Daily tasks include managing and drafting correspondence, drafting legal documents, organizing case files, and ensuring compliance with all relevant legal requirements and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and background in writing and successful college experience
• Proficient in providing Administrative Assistance and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent Communication skills for interacting with clients, attorneys, and other staff
• Experience working as a Legal Assistant or in a related legal support role
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Proficiency with legal software and tools, as well as standard office applications
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant certification in paralegal studies or a related field is preferred

McCarter & English LLP is seeking an Foreign Filing Reporting Paralegal who will be based in our Boston, MA office. The salary for this position is $53,000 annually. If you have the appropriate experience, we invite you to consider joining our team. Candidates who receive an offer of employment will be processed through a background check which will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant’s or employee’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job. Please send your resume and cover letter to the attention of Christine Lydon, Esq., at

Essential Duties

• Reviews and prepares correspondence to report various document filings; deadlines, and other related notices.
• Receives and reviews docketed foreign correspondence to determine which actions need to be reported;
• Prepares reporting to the clients for all foreign mail received;
• Maintains paper and electronic files;
• Ensures reporting is kept up to date;
• Additional administrative tasks as assigned;

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to exercise good judgment; have excellent attention to detail and maintain discretion with confidential and sensitive information;
• Strong typing and proofreading skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
• High School graduate required; undergraduate degree preferred.

Note: While the list of essential duties is intended to be as inclusive as possible, there may be other duties, which are essential to particular positions within the class.

Benefits (if FTE requirements met):

• Firm-Paid: Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance and short-term (ST) and long-term (LT) disability benefits.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage (the Firm pays a share of the cost), including a high deductible health plan with an annual Firm health savings account (HSA) contribution.
• Employee-Paid Voluntary Benefits: Dental and vision coverage, supplemental health plans (accident, cancer and critical illness), flexible spending accounts, optional life and AD&D insurance (supplemental employee, spouse and child) and supplemental STD coverage.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan offering three types of contributions: pre-tax, Roth and after-tax contributions.
• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and leaves of absence to support work-life balance (e.g. parental leave)

Additional Benefits:

• Free and confidential employee assistance program (EAP) and behavioral health services program
• Firm-paid back-up child/elder care, academic support and pet care program
• Tax-advantaged college savings 529 Plan
• Employee discounts through Working Advantage

Other Compensation:

• Eligibility for discretionary bonus.

McCarter & English, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

The Education Secretariat is committed to equity and valuing the unique and diverse characteristics and experiences of every member of its workforce. We encourage an authentic workplace where colleagues show up as their full selves, where collaboration, innovation, and connections are key to realizing our mission that all children, youth, and families thrive socially, academically, and economically. We seek teammates who are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment, where everyone is valued and engaged. We encourage you to apply and identify your strengths in these areas.

The Assistant General Counsel works under the supervision of the Deputy General Counsel and works closely with all divisions of the agency (e.g., quality, financial assistance access, workforce development, administration and finance, and licensing) to facilitate the general business activity of the agency and ensure compliance with governing laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. The incumbent performs legal work, as assigned, on issues regarding the licensing and regulation of child‑care facilities, including residential programs for children, and adoption and foster‑care placement agencies. The Assistant General Counsel assists the Deputy General Counsel in researching, drafting and implementing agency policy, procedures and regulations, and provides legal support to the agency in purchasing and administering subsidized child‑care through contract and grant drafting, interpretation and enforcement. They represent the agency in both internal and external meetings and administrative hearings and other hearings, including licensing and contract enforcement hearings in superior court. They provide labor‑management and negotiation support, as assigned, and provide information to the public on agency regulations, functions, and public documents. This position may assist in supervising legal interns and provides supervisory, legal and other support to help the agency process over 90,000 background record checks of licensed providers per year.

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• Researches and drafts regulations, policies and procedures for implementation
  
• Confers with and advises the General Counsel and other senior staff members
  
• Drafts child‑care administrative, legal and policy documents
  
• Performs legal‑related duties such as issuing correspondence and reports
  
• Consults with other legal counsel and state agency officials
  
• Represents the agency in court or at administrative hearings; determines legal strategy to be used; evaluates, negotiates, and, where appropriate, settles, mediates or litigates issues as they arise
  
• Advises licensing program staff on legal matters relevant to licensing of child‑care facilities; conducts legal research and drafts opinions on matters relating to agency functions and laws within the jurisdiction of the agency
  
• Drafts, interprets and enforces contracts, related laws and policies pertaining to the procurement and administration of subsidized child‑care
  
• Interprets laws, court decisions and opinions, rules and regulations applicable to the agency; drafts opinions thereon; advises agency employees of legal procedures involved in their operations; ensures that agency activities comply with applicable laws
  
• Drafts proposed legislation and regulations; studies and interprets the effects of legislation on agency functions; drafts testimony and other materials for presentation at legislative hearings as assigned
  
• Provides information and determines what agency documents to release in response to public records requests
  
• Provides legal support to the agency’s Background Record Check unit
  
• Other duties as assigned
  

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• Exceptional ability to communicate well both orally and in writing
  
• Knowledge of the procedures followed in administrative law hearing conferences and courtroom proceedings
  
• Ability to independently try court cases and to conduct hearings
  
• Knowledge of legal research methods and procedure
  
• Knowledge of state and federal laws
  
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information
  
• Knowledge of the theory, principles and practices of law
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to deal tactfully with others and build team relationships
  
• Ability to adjust to varying or changing situations to meet emergency or changing requirements
  

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Incumbents may be required to have a current and valid Motor Vehicle Drivers License at a Class level specific to assignment.

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self‑select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Counsel II

United States-Massachusetts-Boston - 50 Milk St

Legal Services

Department of Early Education and Care

Full‑time

Day

Jan 5, 2026, 1:38:01 PM

1

88,5 ,121.98 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Ferdousi Faruque - 7813386108

Bargaining Unit: 06‑NAGE - Professional Admin.

Confidential: No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: Yes

Organization:
The GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD Law) has engaged Major, Lindsey & Africa on an exclusive basis to conduct a search for a Legal Director.

Overview:
To lead its litigation, legislation and advocacy work into the next chapter, GLAD Law seeks an experienced and collaborative Legal Director to help steer its nationally renowned and esteemed legal department and legal department staff. Reporting to the Executive Director and serving as a member of the five-person Senior Management Team, the Legal Director will be instrumental in furthering GLAD Law’s vision. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and creative thought leader to shape organizational and legal strategy on behalf of the communities GLAD Law serves at a pivotal moment for LGBTQ+ rights.

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• Lead GLAD Law’s litigation, legislation and advocacy work.
  
• Steer the legal department and its staff, in collaboration with the Executive Director and Senior Management Team.
  
• Shape organizational and legal strategy on behalf of the communities GLAD Law serves.
  

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• 8+ years of litigation experience in an LGBTQ+ civil rights or nonprofit legal organization or comparable environment in private practice, government, or academia.
  
• Deep understanding of how impact litigation, legislation, policy, and public education strategies are used to expand civil rights.
  
• Strong understanding of how multifaceted identities impact the lived experiences of the LGBTQ+ community and inform legal strategies.
  

Northeastern seaboard with a strong preference for Boston, MA.

The salary range for this position is $190,000 to $220,000, depending on years of relevant experience.

We are currently seeking Market Access Lawyers to work with leading pharmaceutical companies.

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• Actively support all commercial operations and related functional areas in providing compliance advice including topics related to market access and pricing (Medicaid/Medicare).
  
• Drafting, negotiating, reviewing, and advising on various agreements, including consulting agreements, master service agreements, supply agreements, distribution agreements, advisory agreements, market access‑related agreements (PBM, Payer, and GPO agreements), wholesaler agreements, discount and rebate agreements.
  
• Reviewing promotional materials and offering legal advice and solutions to marketing, regulatory, and medical teams regarding advertising and promotional content, as well as relevant statutes, regulations, and guidance documents for commercial operations and medical activities.
  

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• 5 to 8 years of experience as an attorney in a law firm and/or with a pharmaceutical company.
  
• Prior experience counseling companies on legal issues relating to advertising and promotion, scientific exchange, patient support, and interactions with health care professionals.
  
• Knowledge of and experience advising on statutes, regulations, and guidance documents applicable to commercial operations and medical activities, including the FDCA and its regulations and FDA guidance documents, federal and state anti‑kickback statutes, OIG guidance documents and advisory opinions, the False Claims Act, and the PhRMA Code.
  
• Experience with drafting and negotiating complex pharmaceutical licensing agreements.
  
• Efficient multitasker combined with strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work both independently and cross‑functionally.
  
• Positive mentality and willingness to tackle new and ever‑changing business needs.
  
• License, in good standing, to practice law in the jurisdiction in which you intend to practice.
  

This role offers a range of highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits, 401K and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominantly work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on‑site presence.

Axiom is the global leader in high‑caliber, on‑demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alternative legal services.

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Learn more about working at Axiom.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at and include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line.

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Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.

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Job Description - 2026 Children and Family Law Division Trial Attorney - Statewide Positions (250006X3)

CAFL’s legal advocacy plays a critical role in cases that affect families. For a parent involved in a Care & Protection case, having a skilled CAFL lawyer may mean the difference between reunification and termination of parental rights. For a teenager in a Child Requiring Assistance case, CAFL’s advocacy may secure necessary services. For siblings seeking stability after court action, CAFL advocates for permanent homes where they can stay together. New Trial Attorneys begin with a comprehensive training program and ongoing continuing legal education to ensure zealous representation.

Attorneys interested in applying for these positions are invited to submit an application as described below.

Positions will be filled as budgets allow. This posting does not guarantee filling Trial Attorney positions. These positions have an expected start date in early September 2026.

• Interviewing adult clients
• Visiting and interviewing child clients
• Conducting legal research and writing
• Conducting pre-72-hour hearing investigations, including reviewing pleadings and exhibits, interviewing witnesses, gathering facts, reviewing documentation, and drafting appropriate motions
• Obtaining and reviewing the DCF file and action plans; proposing plan changes; advising clients on whether to sign; meeting with court investigators; preparing clients for meetings; preparing motions to strike inadmissible evidence
• Preparing motions regarding discovery; identifying matters requiring hearings; drafting pre-trial memos; developing trial strategy with the client
• Preparing for Foster Care Reviews; reviewing DCF’s permanency plans and filing objections if necessary
• Investigating and representing clients in extraordinary medical treatment hearings
• Filing motions challenging DCF decisions
• Conducting care and protection trials and termination of parental rights trials
• Representing clients in interlocutory proceedings
• Collaborating with the legal team, including social workers and paralegals
• Conducting post-judgment representation
• Performing other duties as assigned

• A Trial Attorney must be committed to serving a culturally diverse, low-income population and must be eligible to practice law in Massachusetts, either as a member of the Massachusetts bar, as a law school graduate under Supreme Judicial Court Rule 3:03, or as an attorney licensed in another jurisdiction under SJC Rule 3:04. A recent law school graduate ineligible to practice under SJC Rule 3:03 may be hired as a paralegal with the understanding that they will be promoted once admitted to practice in Massachusetts
• All Trial Attorney positions require travel; access to reliable transportation throughout the state is necessary

Access to home internet suitable for remote work is required.

To apply, please submit a resume and a personal mission statement of no more than two pages detailing your interest in the position, your personal qualities, background, and skills, and what you hope to achieve in your work.

• Foreign language skills are desirable
• Trial experience in termination of parental rights cases as counsel for a parent and/or as counsel for a child or children is preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to zealous advocacy for indigent persons in family regulation cases
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a community- and defense-oriented capacity, both independently and collaboratively

The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation as required by applicable laws. Applicants who have questions about equal employment opportunity or who need reasonable accommodations can contact the Chief Human Resources Officer, Sandra DeBow-Huang at

Agency: Committee for Public Counsel Services

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day

Job Posting: Sep 25, 2025, 9:45:51 PM

Number of Openings: 1

Salary: 75, ,966.00 Yearly

Potentially eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: Yes