Lead Associate Attorney - National Litigation Program

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated Lead Associate Attorney for its National Litigation Program in Boston, MA. This role involves managing multi-jurisdictional, low-exposure matters for key institutional clients, offering a unique opportunity to join a growing initiative that is transforming litigation services on a national scale.

Duties

• Manage a high-volume caseload of routine litigation matters across multiple states.
• Draft and review pleadings, discovery responses, and dispositive motions.
• Supervise and mentor a litigation paralegal(s) supporting the program.
• Coordinate with local counsel on hearings, filings, and jurisdiction-specific nuances.
• Review claim files, assess liability and damages exposure, and advise clients accordingly.
• Monitor and manage deadlines, workflows, and case movement.
• Communicate professionally and strategically with clients, opposing counsel, and local attorneys.
• Help develop and refine templates, systems, and workflows for scale.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to measure success, manage costs, and improve processes.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school (multi-state barred preferred).
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience at a law firm or comparable in-house legal department.
• Experience managing volume caseloads and adhering to procedural timelines.
• Excellent legal writing and case analysis skills.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Comfortable mentoring or overseeing paralegal-level staff.
• Willingness to take ownership and drive results within a program-focused structure.
• Adaptable, proactive, and systems-minded.
• Enthusiastic about building and iterating a new program from the ground up.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in multiple states preferred.

Skills

• Proficiency in legal writing and case analysis.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with AI-powered legal research and document automation tools is a plus.

Benefits

• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Competitive compensation packages with comprehensive benefits and a 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Advancement and growth opportunities with clear career pathways and mentorship programs.
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid schedules and remote work options.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Diverse and affordable health plans, including zero-deductible options.
• Inclusive family-friendly benefits covering spouses, domestic partners, and children up to age 26.
• Free life and disability insurance.
• Wellness and mental health support programs.
• Charitable and volunteer service initiatives through the firm's community engagement program.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
225 Franklin Street, 26th floor
Boston
Massachusetts
United States 02110
Phone : (857) 277-7381
Fax : (213) 895-7306