Civil Litigation Associate jobs in United States
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Feingold | Bonnet-Hebert, P.C. · 14 hours ago

Civil Litigation Associate

Feingold | Bonnet-Hebert, P.C. is a law firm based in New Bedford, MA, focusing on personalized and effective representation in civil litigation and various legal matters. The Civil Litigation Associate will handle client cases from inception to completion, providing legal advice and representation across multiple practice areas.

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Hiring Manager
Heather Bonnet-Hebert
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Responsibilities

Conducting factual and legal research
Drafting legal arguments, pleadings, and motions
Preparing and responding to discovery requests
Taking and defending depositions
Preparing for and attending court hearings and other proceedings
Trial preparation, strategy, and presentation
Assisting clients with permitting matters for land development, including representing clients before various city/town boards and state agencies
Reviewing contracts and other business documents
Assisting in performing due diligence on matters in our transactional practice areas
Effectively communicating with our team, our clients, other attorneys, professionals, and court personnel

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)Civil Litigation experienceLegal researchTrial preparationSpanish proficiencyHonestyClient-centered advocacyCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTeam collaborationIntegrity

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and bar admission in Massachusetts required; additional admission in Rhode Island and/or New Hampshire is highly valued
Excellent analytical skills with experience in legal research and writing, including drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and experience working both independently and in a collaborative team environment
A deep commitment to honesty, integrity, collegiality, and authenticity both personally and professionally
Demonstrated openness to engaging thoughtfully and respectfully with differing perspectives while maintaining effective, client-centered advocacy
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively under pressure
Previous experience in Civil Litigation (including trial work) is highly recommended, and additional experience in practice before municipal boards and agencies in permitting and development work is preferred but not required

Preferred

A working proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is highly valued, but not required

Benefits

Group Health Insurance
Group Life Insurance
Discretionary Bonuses
Profit Sharing Plan
Generous Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
Professional Development Allowance
Flexible work arrangements
Paid Annual Bar Registration Fees

Company

Feingold | Bonnet-Hebert, P.C.

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Feingold | Bonnet-Hébert, P.C. is law firm deeply rooted in New Bedford and the surrounding SouthCoast community.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
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