What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Associate position at BLA Schwartz, PC?
BLA Schwartz, PC specializes in business litigation and dispute resolution in Massachusetts, California and New York. Our clients range from publicly traded financial institutions to start-up technology companies to large institutional investors. We strive to apply big firm sophistication with small firm focus on efficient and cost effective legal representation to give our clients a litigation advantage. We seek to meet our clients' objectives through aggressive, creative and cost-effective problem-solving across a variety of dispute resolution settings, including federal and state courts, arbitration and mediation.
We are seeking a Litigation Associate with 2 to 4 years of experience to work in our Westwood Massachusetts office. Responsibilities include legal research, drafting, editing and proofreading legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings; working with complex digital and paper client files; assisting in preparing for depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and/or trials; working with a paralegal to maintain the firm calendar with deadlines for each case pursuant to applicable state, federal and/or local rules; investigating potential securities litigation cases; and tracking progress and deadlines in securities litigation matters. This position will also support DIVIDEX Management, LLC, a registered investment advisor. Position available to start immediately with opportunity to advance upon demonstrated competence.
Requirements
- Demonstrated self-starter with strong references
- Strong legal research and legal writing abilities
- Strong computer skills, including Westlaw, Word, Excel, and Bloomberg
- Judicial clerkship, internship or courthouse experience preferred
Benefits
- Full medical insurance coverage including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Opportunity for retirement and profit sharing plans
- High energy, professional work environment at easy commuter location