Junior Associate

Burns & Farrey

Junior litigation associate developing trial skills at Burns & Farrey, a New England litigation defense firm. Handling hearings, pleadings, depositions, and client matters under experienced trial attorneys.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills while effectively managing client matters and conducting depositions. Holds a J.D. from an accredited law school and is preparing for the Massachusetts bar exam, with a focus on trial-attorney skills.

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J.D. From An Accredited Law SchoolMassachusetts Bar ExamLegal ResearchClient Problem SolvingTrial Skills

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Hard Skills

Written DiscoveryMotion HearingsPleadingsClient ReportingLarge-Scale Depositions

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsWriting Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Anticipated Licensure

Industry Keywords

State Or Federal ClerkshipLaw ReviewMoot CourtClinical Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Complete B&F Academy onboarding program to build trial-attorney skills
Approach written discovery, legal research, and client problem solving
Handle motion hearings, pleadings, and client reporting independently
Prepare large-scale depositions
Learn practical trial skills from attorneys with 30+ years of trial experience
Handle own matters independently
Conduct depositions
Work directly with clients and partners on complex issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Excellent organizational, research, writing, and analytical skills
Must live within commuting distance of Boston, MA or Marlborough, MA
State or federal clerkship, law review, moot court, or clinical experience is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Monthly bonus incentives
401(k) participation
100% employer-paid health insurance
Dental and vision insurance
Three (3) weeks paid vacation (15 days)
Twelve (12) federal holidays
Unlimited sick time
A collaborative, tight-knit work environment dedicated to personal and professional growth