Junior Associate

Burns & Farrey•Boston, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Burns & Farrey, P.C. is seeking future trial attorneys for their Junior Associate role, designed for May 2026 law school graduates who have just sat for the bar exam. The firm has 75 years of experience in litigation matters across New England and is recognized for its quality of work and its people. This role offers direct mentorship from seasoned trial attorneys from day one, focusing on developing new graduates into trial-ready litigators within a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school, conferred by May 2026
Must have sat for the Massachusetts bar exam (admission pending is expected; anticipated licensure required to continue in the role)
Strong academic credentials, with excellent organizational, research, writing, and analytical skills
Must live within commuting distance of Boston, MA or Marlborough, MA

Nice To Haves

state or federal clerkship
law review
moot court
clinical experience

Responsibilities

Complete B&F Academy, our onboarding program designed to build your skills as a trial attorney
Learn how to approach written discovery, legal research, and problem solving for our clients
Handle motion hearings, pleadings, and client reporting independently
Handle preparation of large scale depositions
Continue your growth as a trial attorney, learning practical trial skills from those with 30+ years of trial experience
Handle your own matters independently
Conduct depositions
Work directly with clients and partners on complex issues