Legal Jobs in Melrose, MA

LABOR & EMPLOYMENT ASSOCIATE (4+ YEARS) — BOSTON, MA

About the Firm

Our client, an AmLaw 100 law firm, advises business leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors on high-stakes deals, disputes, and regulatory matters across its core practice areas. With offices in major markets nationwide, the firm is known for sophisticated work, collaborative culture, and long-term client relationships.

The Opportunity

The Boston office is seeking an Associate with 4+ years of employment law experience to join its dynamic and growing team. This role offers the opportunity to handle sophisticated employment matters for employers across a broad range of industries, working closely with experienced partners on both litigation and advisory matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Litigating employment matters in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies

• Handling discrimination, wage and hour, non-compete, and breach of contract cases

• Advising employers on employment-related compliance and HR matters

• Drafting employment policies, agreements, and related documentation

• Conducting internal investigations

• Delivering employment-related compliance trainings

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of employment law experience

• Strong litigation experience in employment-related matters

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• JD from an accredited law school

• Admitted or eligible for admission in Massachusetts

Compensation

Salary range: $310,000 – $365,000, bonus eligible.

About Zerega Consulting

Zerega Consulting is a woman-owned and managed legal recruiting and consulting company. Founded in 2003, their boutique search firm caters to attorneys at all levels from managing partners to associates throughout the United States.

Greater Boston Legal Services seeks an attorney with 1 to 5 years of experience preferred, to work in the Housing Unit, focusing on enforcing and expanding the rights of homeless families to shelter.

Responsibilities: This is a Staff Attorney position that mainly involves representing clients who seek access to state shelter benefits, who face termination of shelter benefits, or those seeking accommodation of disability-related needs or other rights within the state shelter system. The Staff Attorney, supervised by a Senior Attorney and working as part of GBLS’s Shelter Team, will use individual cases to promote systemic change. The Staff Attorney will also work with Shelter Team advocates on implementing the settlement terms of a class action lawsuit, Garcia vs. DHCD, and may also participate in other homelessness prevention tasks, such as representation of families in eviction cases, advocating for homeless families seeking permanent affordable housing, and preservation, or access to, other housing benefits.

The position involves responsibility for client cases including interviews, factual investigation, research and analysis of law, development of written and oral legal arguments, negotiation with agency officials and staff, preparation for and handling of administrative, and court hearings. The position may also include legislative advocacy, policy advocacy, and supervising law students and volunteers.

Additionally, this position may also include some of the full range of activities of the Housing Unit, including support for tenants who live in public and subsidized housing, helping tenant organizations preserve affordable housing, impact litigation, and any other work of the Housing Unit. Should funding for this position change, the attorney may be required to assume work in a different area of law within GBLS.

Qualifications: Current or pending admission to the Massachusetts Bar is required. Experience in representing homeless families, housing law, and/or negotiation experience preferred. Applicants with written and oral fluency in Spanish, Haitian Creole, or another language spoken by GBLS’s clients, and attorneys with lived experience of displacement are encouraged to apply.

Salary is based on a union scale. For an attorney with one year of experience, starting salary is $77,500 and starting salary of $83,500 for an attorney with 5 years of experience, with additional annual increases based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement. GBLS offers a generous benefits package, retirement contribution, a student loan repayment assistance plan for eligible attorneys, and generous PTO leave.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample, each in a separate PDF file, to the Human Resources Department via e-mail at Please refer to Job Code: HU-ATT-(Shelter) when applying for this position. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis after March 24, 2026 until the position is filled.

At GBLS, we recognize our strength comes from the unique contributions of each team member. We invite candidates from all walks of life and backgrounds to apply.

Labor & Employment Associate – Boston

Our client is a top AmLaw 100 firm seeking a Labor & Employment Associate to join its Boston office. This role involves handling labor and employment matters across litigation and transactional work.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law in Massachusetts and in good standing
• 5-7 years of experience
• Labor and employment law experience required; transactional experience also considered
• Excellent academic credentials required

About Us

Marina Sirras & Associates LLC is a boutique legal recruiting firm committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with top-tier law firms and in-house legal departments nationwide. With decades of experience and a personalized, relationship-driven approach, we take pride in understanding the unique needs of both our clients and candidates.

We are a proud member of the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC) and strictly adhere to the NALSC Code of Ethics. Marina Sirras, our founder, is a former President and Chairperson of the organization, reflecting our longstanding commitment to integrity and professionalism in legal recruiting.

To learn more about our team and services, please visit us at

Prominent national law firm is in need of a Public Finance Paralegal for the Boston office.

The Public Finance Paralegal will:

-Have 5+ years of relevant experience

-Draft various legal documents and correspondence including bond resolutions, offering statements, and closing documents

-Conduct legal research

-Organize due diligence materials and prepare closing binders

-Prepare UCC filing documents and state and federal tax

-Maintain databases

Why USAA?

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.

Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a SIU Investigator (mid-level). This is a desk position. Within defined guidelines and framework, protects USAA and our members from potential fraudulent claims by investigating questionable, suspect claims activity in compliance with state insurance fraud-related laws and regulations and policies and procedures. The candidate selected will have strong multi-line SIU Investigation experience.

This role is remote eligible. However, you must live in the assigned territory which is ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI, DE, MD or Washington DC. There may be occasional business travel.

What you'll do:

• Applies knowledge and understanding of fraud schemes and investigation strategies on any questionable or suspect first or third part claims.

• Participates in the development of fraud prevention strategies.

• Applies knowledge of P&C insurance industry products, services, and processes in investigating claims to include P&C insurance policy contracts, coverages and internal claims handling process and procedures.

• Applies knowledge of state laws and regulations pertaining to insurance fraud in investigating claims.

• Collects evidence of potential fraud through field or remote interviews and thorough searches of investigative databases, internal resources, Internet resources, public records, and forensic tools.

• Makes recommendations within defined authority guidelines.

• Prepares and presents detailed and comprehensive verbal and written investigative reports summarizing the results of the investigation and recommended outcome.

• Develops and maintains external relationships with industry, law enforcement and other contacts involved in fraud investigation, detection, and prevention.

• May serve as a resource team member on specific matters through demonstrated skill or training.

• Assists with the delivery of fraud awareness training initiatives in a defined environment.

• Handles CAT duty responsibilities as business requires.

• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).

• 2+ years claims adjusting experience, or P&C SIU/Fraud Investigation experience OR 4+ years prior investigative law enforcement (to include military) or relevant fraud industry investigation experience.

• Proven investigatory skills.

• Experience obtaining statements from various parties to incidents, witnesses, and suspects.

• Ability to gather broad range of evidence and draw conclusions based on the objective details related to the applicability of fraud.

• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload, performing multiple tasks and devising solutions to problems.

• Familiarity with using computers and various software packages to enter and extract data for analysis from relevant data sources and systems.

• Knowledge of city, state and local regulations, legal concepts, understanding of contracts, case law, medical treatment, and medical terminology.

• SIU experience conducting low to complex P&C fraud investigations OR a combination of Insurance Claims and (Law Enforcement Investigations OR Military Investigations) experience.

• Strong background with multi-line SIU investigations

• Designations such as CFE, CIFI, SCLA, ACLS, FCLS, LPCS, AIC, CPCU, CCLS, or other.

• US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner

Compensation range: The annualized range for this position is: $77,120 - $147,390. This is an hourly position.

USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, F-1, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.).

Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location.

Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.

For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on

Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.

USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Why USAA?

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.

Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a SIU Investigator (mid-level). This is a desk position. Within defined guidelines and framework, protects USAA and our members from potential fraudulent claims by investigating questionable, suspect claims activity in compliance with state insurance fraud-related laws and regulations and policies and procedures. The candidate selected will have strong multi-line SIU Investigation experience.

This role is remote eligible. However, you must live in the assigned territory which is ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI, DE, MD or Washington DC. There may be occasional business travel.

What you'll do:

• Applies knowledge and understanding of fraud schemes and investigation strategies on any questionable or suspect first or third part claims.

• Participates in the development of fraud prevention strategies.

• Applies knowledge of P&C insurance industry products, services, and processes in investigating claims to include P&C insurance policy contracts, coverages and internal claims handling process and procedures.

• Applies knowledge of state laws and regulations pertaining to insurance fraud in investigating claims.

• Collects evidence of potential fraud through field or remote interviews and thorough searches of investigative databases, internal resources, Internet resources, public records, and forensic tools.

• Makes recommendations within defined authority guidelines.

• Prepares and presents detailed and comprehensive verbal and written investigative reports summarizing the results of the investigation and recommended outcome.

• Develops and maintains external relationships with industry, law enforcement and other contacts involved in fraud investigation, detection, and prevention.

• May serve as a resource team member on specific matters through demonstrated skill or training.

• Assists with the delivery of fraud awareness training initiatives in a defined environment.

• Handles CAT duty responsibilities as business requires.

• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).

• 2+ years claims adjusting experience, or P&C SIU/Fraud Investigation experience OR 4+ years prior investigative law enforcement (to include military) or relevant fraud industry investigation experience.

• Proven investigatory skills.

• Experience obtaining statements from various parties to incidents, witnesses, and suspects.

• Ability to gather broad range of evidence and draw conclusions based on the objective details related to the applicability of fraud.

• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload, performing multiple tasks and devising solutions to problems.

• Familiarity with using computers and various software packages to enter and extract data for analysis from relevant data sources and systems.

• Knowledge of city, state and local regulations, legal concepts, understanding of contracts, case law, medical treatment, and medical terminology.

• SIU experience conducting low to complex P&C fraud investigations OR a combination of Insurance Claims and (Law Enforcement Investigations OR Military Investigations) experience.

• Strong background with multi-line SIU investigations

• Designations such as CFE, CIFI, SCLA, ACLS, FCLS, LPCS, AIC, CPCU, CCLS, or other.

• US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner

Compensation range: The annualized range for this position is: $77,120 - $147,390. This is an hourly position.

USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, F-1, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.).

Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location.

Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.

For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on

Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.

USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

IP Patent Specialist – Global Law Firm | Boston or Washington DC

A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced IP Patent Specialist to support its Intellectual Property team in Boston or Washington DC. This role focuses on U.S. and international patent prosecution and offers the opportunity to work with a collaborative team of attorneys and IP professionals across multiple jurisdictions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced patent professional who enjoys managing complex dockets, coordinating global filings, and working closely with attorneys, foreign associates, and clients.

Key Responsibilities

Patent Prosecution

• Manage and maintain patent prosecution dockets for both domestic and international matters, ensuring all statutory and non-statutory deadlines are met
• Prepare and file USPTO and PCT documents, including provisional and non-provisional applications, national stage filings, amendments, responses, declarations, statements of use, and issue fee payments
• Coordinate global prosecution activity with attorneys, patent agents, and foreign associates
• Prepare formal documents such as declarations, assignments, and powers of attorney
• Manage Information Disclosure Statements and maintain prior art tracking documents
• Coordinate sequence listings and drawings with external vendors
• Review issued patents for accuracy and support responses to USPTO notices and office actions

Administrative & Operational Support

• Maintain tracking documentation for global patent portfolios, including priority and related applications
• Review and submit IP-related invoices and USPTO deposit account fees
• Support client billing processes including estimates, budget tracking, and invoice queries
• Work closely with the billing team to apply fixed-fee patent prosecution schedules
• Assist with internal initiatives to improve IP team processes and workflows

About You

• 5+ years of patent prosecution support experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Strong knowledge of USPTO and PCT filing procedures
• Experience managing patent dockets and coordinating international filings
• Excellent attention to detail and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Experience with biotechnology or pharmaceutical patent portfolios is highly desirable
• Billing or e-billing experience is a plus

This role is billable and requires accurate time entry and strong organizational skills.

If you’re an experienced patent professional looking to join a high-performing IP practice with global reach, we’d love to hear from you.

Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.'s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients' goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee.

The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms".

This position is located in our Boston, MA location.

For Massachusetts, the expected salary range for this position is between $207,500- $252,500. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination.
• Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations, and in arbitration in employment matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, contract, and employment tort cases.
• Advise employers regarding compliance with fair employment laws and related risk management, including dispute resolution programs.

Skills and Educational Requirements:

• JD from accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials
• 5+ years of experience, employment law background strongly preferred.
• Current MA bar admission or ability to obtain admission.
• Understanding of current agency (state and federal) procedures
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.

McCarter & English LLP is seeking an IP Docketing Paralegal who will be based in our Boston, MA office. The salary range for this position is $70,000 – $95,000 annually, depending on experience. 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

GENERAL SUMMARY

Maintains a historical record of service and filings. Computes and calendars corresponding due dates on computer system. Alerts Firm attorneys, patent agents and assistants of receipt of notices, and impending deadlines. Assists attorneys and secretaries with generating Docket Reports as necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Handle the daily maintenance and overall operation of the Firm's computerized docketing system including the docketing of all incoming mail from the USPTO, international patent offices, clients and international associates; docketing prosecution and interference due dates for all US patent

cases into the docketing system including USPTO and court filings dates; abandoning cases and entering data relating to cases transferred to and from the Firm

· Maintain the accuracy and integrity of all data entry including the data entry of new US and foreign, patent, interference and litigation case data; Maintain a high level of quality by reviewing all data entry on a daily basis

· Clear due dates on the docketing system on a daily basis per instruction from Attorneys/Assistants.

· Other duties as assigned

· No supervisory responsibilities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

· 2 plus years US and foreign docketing experience required; computerized docketing experience required

· CPI & IP experience required

· Thorough knowledge of U.S. Patent and Trademark filing, prosecution and registration procedures.

· MS Office and Word Perfect experience required

· Type 50-75 WPM

· Must be able to exercise independence and good judgment; have excellent attention to detail; and maintain discretion with confidential and sensitive information.

· Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

· Must maintain a high quality work product, have the ability to schedule work to meet department deadlines and be able to perform job responsibilities under pressure efficiently, productively and in a professional manner

· High school graduate required; undergraduate degree preferred

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.

Insurance Defense Attorney

Hybrid | $130,000 – $150,000

Northeast (Multiple Office Locations)

Our client, a well‐established Insurance Defense Law Firm with offices throughout the Northeast, is actively seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Attorney to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation attorney with 3+ years of insurance defense experience who is looking for substantive responsibility, professional development, and a flexible hybrid work schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of insurance defense matters, including general liability, premises liability, motor vehicle, products liability, and/or professional liability cases.
• Draft and argue motions, conduct depositions, prepare discovery responses, and handle court appearances.
• Participate in mediation, arbitration, and settlement negotiations on behalf of clients.
• Prepare cases for trial, including development of defense strategies and trial preparation.
• Communicate regularly with clients, insurance carriers, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Provide timely and accurate case reporting in accordance with client guidelines.
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys while maintaining increasing autonomy over case strategy.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of insurance defense litigation experience required.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, discovery, motion practice, and case management.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Admission to practice in at least one Northeast jurisdiction (additional admissions a plus).
• Strong client communication skills and a proactive, organized work style.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $130,000 – $150,000, commensurate with experience
• Schedule: Hybrid (office presence required weekly)
• Comprehensive benefits package, CLE support, and strong career growth potential

Litigation Associate – Complex Litigation

Our client is a top AmLaw 100 firm seeking a Litigation Associate to join its Boston office. This role involves commercial and complex litigation matters, including drafting and arguing discovery and other motions, taking and defending depositions, and managing cases across a wide range of practice areas. The estimated salary range for this position is $195,000 - $310,000 (annually) and may vary depending on experience and other factors.

Qualifications

• Admitted to and in good standing with the Massachusetts Bar
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Minimum 2 years of meaningful experience in commercial and complex litigation
• Strong drafting and oral advocacy skills with a solid understanding of procedural and substantive law
• Excellent academic credentials required

Prior federal court clerkship experience is a plus.

About Us

Marina Sirras & Associates LLC is a boutique legal recruiting firm committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with top-tier law firms and in-house legal departments nationwide. With decades of experience and a personalized, relationship-driven approach, we take pride in understanding the unique needs of both our clients and candidates.

We are a proud member of the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC) and strictly adhere to the NALSC Code of Ethics. Marina Sirras, our founder, is a former President and Chairperson of the organization, reflecting our longstanding commitment to integrity and professionalism in legal recruiting.

To learn more about our team and services, please visit us at

Senior Employee Benefits Attorney

Our client is a top firm, seeking a Senior Employment Benefits Attorney for its Boston, Hartford or Stamford offices. This is a hybrid/partial remote position. The firm offers an excellent work/life balance. The salary is $225k, and may vary depending upon a range of factors.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of experience working with qualified plans, non-qualified plans, and executive compensation.
• Experience drafting plan documents/amendments and dealing with complex benefits issues associated with various corporate transactions.
• Experience advising clients in ERISA, qualified pension and 401k plans, 403B, and health and welfare plans.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent writing and interpersonal skills.
• All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

About Us

Marina Sirras & Associates LLC is a boutique legal recruiting firm committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with top-tier law firms and in-house legal departments nationwide. With decades of experience and a personalized, relationship-driven approach, we take pride in understanding the unique needs of both our clients and candidates.

We are a proud member of the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC) and strictly adhere to the NALSC Code of Ethics. Marina Sirras, our founder, is a former President and Chairperson of the organization, reflecting our longstanding commitment to integrity and professionalism in legal recruiting.

To learn more about our team and services, please visit us at

About the Company

Our client is a distinguished Global Single-Family Office with over $10 billion in assets under management and a proven 25+ year track record of delivering exceptional long-term investment results. With deep sector expertise and a disciplined approach, the firm manages a diversified portfolio across private equity, venture capital, real estate, and alternative investments, combining institutional-grade rigor with the entrepreneurial agility to seize high-conviction opportunities. The organization operates with a high-caliber lean team, supported by substantial institutional infrastructure and capital resources. With ambitious growth plans for its U.S. platform, the firm offers a dynamic environment where talent can shape the investment strategy and drive portfolio outcomes.

Role Summary

The Senior Legal Counsel will be a core member of the U.S. investment platform, providing hands-on legal support across the full lifecycle of private equity and alternative investment transactions, as well as day-to-day corporate, governance, regulatory, and operational matters. The role works closely with senior leadership, investment professionals, and external advisors, and requires strong commercial judgment, decisiveness, and comfort operating in a lean, fast-moving environment.

This position is well-suited for a transaction-oriented legal professional with meaningful private equity deal experience who is seeking a long-term, growth-oriented in-house role with broad responsibility and autonomy. The Senior Legal Counsel is expected to independently own matters, balance legal risk with business objectives, and act as a pragmatic business partner to the U.S. investment and operating teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal partner for the U.S. platform, providing hands-on legal support across the full lifecycle of private equity and alternative investments, including structuring, execution, M&A transactions, and ongoing portfolio management
• Act as a corporate generalist supporting the day-to-day legal needs of the family office and its operating and investment entities
• Operate as an embedded business partner, driving legal matters to resolution, exercising sound commercial judgment, and providing clear, practical recommendations
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of agreements, including investment, shareholder, operating, financing, commercial, and service agreements
• Support acquisitions, dispositions, co-investments, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and other complex transactions across multiple sectors
• Advise on corporate governance matters, entity structuring, and compliance matters for a U.S.-based organization operating across multiple states and internationally
• Provide legal guidance across a diverse portfolio of industries; experience with sectors such as gaming, oil & gas, manufacturing, software, technology, and real estate is viewed as a plus
• Manage and coordinate external counsel, including leading transaction workflows, overseeing deliverables, and ensuring cost-effective, high-quality legal execution
• Advise senior leadership on regulatory, compliance, and risk management matters relevant to a family office, private equity, and operating company environment
• Balance legal risk with commercial objectives by delivering practical, solutions-oriented advice in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment
• Where applicable, support the development and mentoring of legal or cross-functional team members and contribute to building scalable legal processes
• Remain flexible and open to travel as required in support of transactions and portfolio companies

Skills & Attributes

• Broad legal skillset with the ability to operate across complex transactions, corporate governance, regulatory considerations, and day-to-day operational matters
• Strong commercial judgment and business acumen, with the ability to assess risk, identify practical solutions, and provide clear recommendations that enable efficient decision making
• Transaction-oriented mindset, with comfort taking ownership of matters and driving them to resolution in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Ability to operate autonomously, while partnering closely with senior leadership, investment professionals, and external advisors
• High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism, with sound judgment in handling sensitive and confidential matters
• Excellent negotiating, drafting, and communication skills, with the ability to distill complex legal issues for non-legal stakeholders
• Comfortable operating in a lean, high-performance, multi-sector environment with competing priorities and time-sensitive demands
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously without sacrificing quality or judgment
• Collaborative mindset with the credibility and confidence to engage effectively across investment and operating teams

Qualifications & Experience

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Approximately 5–10 years of legal experience, with a strong preference for private equity–focused transactional and M&A experience
• Background in a leading law firm and/or in-house environment
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex M&A and private investment transactions, including structuring, negotiation, and execution
• Experience operating as a corporate generalist, handling a broad range of legal matters across transactions, governance, regulatory, and commercial areas
• Exposure to multi-state U.S. operations and cross-border or international transactions
• Ability to operate independently in a lean environment, exercising sound judgment and ownership over matters from initiation through resolution
• Prior experience working closely with investment professionals, senior executives, or principals in a fast-paced, high-accountability setting
• Management or mentorship experience is a plus, but not required
• Licensed to practice in New York, Delaware, and/or Massachusetts is preferred.

Location

• Onsite role located in Boston, MA

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Job Title: Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant

Location: Boston MA 02110

Salary/Payrate: $80K-$85K annually and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: 6 months 100% ONSITE then 3 days onsite/2 days’ work from home

Term: Permanent / Fulltime

Parking: Paid for by firm

Bachelor’s degree required: Preferred

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

JOB DESCRIPTION

Legal Assistant who can seamlessly come in and work well in a team environment. Must be proactive and possess strong organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written. Accuracy and attention to detail are essential. Must be able to prioritize and effectively manage multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Attention to detail and organization is essential
• Heavy calendaring, docketing and eFiling
• Must be proactive and manage their attorney’s docket effectively
• Follow-up with attorney on deadlines
• Ensures strict confidentiality at all times
• Collect case information and prepare client engagement documentation
• Manage the collection and maintenance of statistical data for internal reporting and analysis
• Prepare initial drafts of litigation documents for attorney review including discovery requests and responses and case opening and closing filings
• Legal research, writing, analysis, and cite checking
• Collaborate with firm’s billing department on client billing
• Assists with special projects as needed

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS)

• A college degree is preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience
• Possess cooperative spirit; participate and collaborate in a team-based environment
• Demonstrate proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Excel and Word)
• Litigation related experience preferred
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Ability to organize workflow and use time efficiently
• Ability to show strong attention to detail
• Ability to perform in an ever-changing work environment and successfully adapt to changing priorities and work demands
• Ability to anticipate work needs and follow through with minimum direction, follow up on own initiative
• Ability to be resourceful
• Ability to handle and manage stress

Lexitas has a top, national law firm seeking Attorneys with 7 years (preferred) experience of supporting discovery needs for diverse clients in large, complex litigation matters, with the ability to manage discovery from start to finish. Must have managed projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Consulting, Review Support & Project Management Responsibilities

Investigate and develop a substantive understanding of assigned matters.

Complete document review projects including quality checks, fact-development support, privilege review and logging.

Summarize review progress and substantive findings in document sets including alerting merits counsel to key evidence, detecting deficiencies in collections and productions and highlighting relevant facts in support of investigations, preparation of witness kits and other projects as assigned and supervised by firm attorneys.

Consult on the design of managed review projects and supporting workflows including best use of technology and process.

Coordinate review team onboarding, training and management including drafting review protocols and other guidance. In coordination with firm attorneys, provide review teams substantive feedback on performance and provide re-training where needed.

Define, assess, track and report key metrics, quality standards, decisions and changes in scope to ensure reviews are completed on time, with appropriate quality checks and within budget.

Coordinate activities and communications related to review work-streams including: partnering with internal project managers, analysts, paralegals and attorneys; setting agendas and running project meetings; and determining project requirements, schedules and deliverables.

Contribute to departmental publications, presentations and documentation creation. Train, QC and update case teams and department as required.

Technical Responsibilities

Provide hands-on support in Relativity and other litigation technology toolsets for a variety of requests, including: advanced search design, implementation and validation; creation and support of document review batching and production workflows; privilege log design and management.

Perform final quality control and assurance on deliverables to case teams, clients and third parties.

Consult with case team members on the use of customized litigation support apps and tools.

Qualifications & Requirements

A successful Discovery Advisor will have a strong combination of the following consulting, review support project management and technical experience, capabilities and knowledge.

Consulting, Review Support & Project Management Required

Thorough knowledge of the litigation lifecycle and eDiscovery processes.

A minimum of 7 years of experience supporting the design and management of complex document review projects including management of contract attorneys, use of analytics, review and reporting of key performance and progress metrics.

Substantial experience with Relativity and proficient ability to review documents, maximize efficiencies in the tool, and perform defensible searches.

Ability to effectively liaise with multiple case teams, clients, litigation support teams, document review services and vendors, to define the project’s scope, goals and objectives and develop efficient plans for achieving these tasks.

Consulting, Review Support & Project Management - Preferred

Experience consulting case teams and clients on best practices related to data collection, privacy, information governance and security.

Ability to manage complex litigation and diverse client data from preservation through review, production, creation of privilege logs, deposition and trial support.

Experience training case teams on analytics use and other eDiscovery best practices.

Significant experience using TAR protocols and other review tools.

Significant experience with conducting legal research, supporting deposition preparation, motions practice and trial is a plus but not a requirement.

Technical - Required

A minimum of 7 years of hands on experience with leading eDiscovery review platforms with an emphasis on complex search construction and results validation, design of optimized review workflows including document batching.

A minimum of 3 years of experience supporting early case assessment steps to defensibly cull document volumes and identify potential gaps in data collections or incoming productions.

Technical - Preferred

A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with the use of TAR and other analytics (BrainSpace, NexLP) with an emphasis on the use of CAL/CMML and other techniques for deduplication, email threading, review prioritization, sampling, production quality control, privilege identification and other predictive models.

Mandarin is a plus!

Juris Doctorate required. The attorney can work in Boston, DC, NYC or the Chicago Office. The position is hybrid.

This position requires some weekend and after-hours support and may require occasional travel.

Compensation

$190,000K - $250,000K+ DOE plus bonus!

A well-established law firm’s Trusts & Estates Group is seeking an experienced Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney to join its robust and growing practice. This role offers the opportunity to work with a sophisticated client base and collaborate closely with experienced attorneys and professional advisors.

Responsibilities

• Draft and implement complex estate planning strategies, including:
• Estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax planning
• Review and preparation of related tax returns
• Manage estate and trust administration matters from inception through completion
• Handle routine probate administrations independently
• Advise clients and coordinate with accountants, financial advisors, and other professionals
• Maintain direct client contact and provide thoughtful, practical guidance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience practicing trusts and estates law
• Strong background in sophisticated estate planning and tax-driven strategies
• Demonstrated knowledge of Massachusetts probate and trust law
• Ability to manage probate and trust administrations start-to-finish
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Client-focused mindset with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships

Preferred (Not Required)

• LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning

Job Title: Labor and Employment Associate (3-5 years of relevant experience)

Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid)

@CB Consulting Group, LLC is partnering with a well-established, reputable labor and employment law firm in Boston. They are seeking an attorney with 3-5 years of relevant labor and employment experience to join their team. This is a hybrid role designed to attract top talent who value client-focused advisory work along with litigation exposure, collaboration with seasoned partners, and opportunities for leadership and development within a respected practice.

This position is a mix of litigation and advisory matters and is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a larger and more sophisticated platform to practice.

Get in touch directly at to discuss!

Patent Litigation Associate - Technology

Our client is a top firm, seeking a Patent Litigation Associate for its New York, Boston, or Connecticut offices. The salary range for this position is between $200k to $260k.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of high tech patent litigation experience.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related technology.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong writing, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

About Us

Marina Sirras & Associates LLC is a boutique legal recruiting firm committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with top-tier law firms and in-house legal departments nationwide. With decades of experience and a personalized, relationship-driven approach, we take pride in understanding the unique needs of both our clients and candidates.

We are a proud member of the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC) and strictly adhere to the NALSC Code of Ethics. Marina Sirras, our founder, is a former President and Chairperson of the organization, reflecting our longstanding commitment to integrity and professionalism in legal recruiting.

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Conn Kavanaugh is seeking a talented and driven Litigation Associate (3–5 years) to join our growing Litigation Department with a focus on sophisticated civil and commercial disputes. As one of Boston’s leading mid-sized law firms, we are known for our collaborative culture, high-caliber legal work, and commitment to giving every associate the resources needed to progress to partnership.

About the Role

This position provides hands-on experience in complex commercial and civil litigation, including:

• Drafting pleadings, complaints, answers, affidavits, expert disclosures, dispositive motions, trial filings, and appellate briefs
• Seeking and opposing preliminary relief
• Managing all phases of discovery, including interviewing witnesses, propounding and responding to discovery, and conducting and defending depositions
• Court appearances and oral arguments
• Direct client interaction and participation in case strategy development

You will work closely with experienced trial attorneys while taking on significant responsibility in high-stakes matters involving contract disputes, employment disputes, professional liability claims, construction litigation, and complex insurance coverage issues.

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5 years of civil litigation experience (law firm experience preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to manage litigation matters with increasing independence
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Experience handling written discovery and depositions
• Excellent communication and client interface skills
• Comfort with litigation technology and e-discovery platforms
• Admission to practice in Massachusetts
• Federal court experience and experience litigating complex insurance coverage matters are a plus

Why Join Conn Kavanaugh?

• Meaningful courtroom and motion practice experience
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture built on respect
• Direct mentorship and hands-on training from seasoned litigators
• Business development support and long-term career planning
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Clear and supported path for advancement

If you are looking to grow your litigation career through sophisticated work, early responsibility, and a supportive yet high-performing environment, we would welcome the opportunity to connect.

Salary Range: $130,000-$150,000 USD

To Apply: Please send your resume and a writing sample to or apply via LinkedIn.