Litigation Associate

Vicente LLP • Boston, MA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Vicente LLP represents trailblazers, market disrupters, and corporate leaders in dynamic, heavily regulated, and rapidly evolving industries. They are seeking a sharp, driven, and ambitious Litigation Associate for their Boston office. This role emphasizes hands-on courtroom experience, including handling real courtroom work, meaningful roles in depositions, drafting high-stakes motions, and direct client counseling. The position is designed for self-starters who aim to develop elite trial skills on a fast-tracked path to partnership.

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with exceptional academic credentials.
• 2 to 5 years of dedicated litigation experience, preferably within a sophisticated law firm environment or via a prestigious judicial clerkship.
• Active bar membership in Massachusetts (or immediate eligibility to waive in).
• Strong working knowledge of Massachusetts and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

Nice To Haves

• Sharp intellectual agility to untangle highly complex, novel legal arguments on the fly.
• Ability to think on your feet and remain poised under pressure.
• Ambitious self-starter who takes extreme ownership of work and anticipates case needs.
• Thrives in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Crisp, persuasive, and precise legal writing skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and ability to command a room.
• Profound commitment to client service, unwavering integrity, and a desire to contribute positively to a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive firm culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases from initial investigation and intake through discovery, motion practice, trial, and appeal.
• Draft complex pleadings, dispositive motions, briefs, and legal memoranda that shape the outcome of high-stakes commercial, regulatory, and administrative disputes.
• Run efficient, strategic discovery processes, including drafting interrogatories, managing electronic discovery (e-discovery), and preparing for, taking, and defending depositions.
• Represent clients in federal, state, and administrative courts across Massachusetts and beyond, actively participating in hearings, oral arguments, and trials.
• Serve as a clear, authoritative, and trusted advisor to clients, translating intricate legal risks into actionable business strategies.
• Work seamlessly alongside regulatory and transactional teams to deliver multidisciplinary, creative legal solutions for a cutting-edge client base.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree