About this opportunity
Burns & Farrey lists this Junior Associate opportunity in boston, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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
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
Core Competencies
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.
Highest-signal resume keywords
J.D. From An Accredited Law School
Massachusetts Bar Exam
Legal Research
Client Problem Solving
Trial Skills
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
Written Discovery
Motion Hearings
Pleadings
Client Reporting
Large-Scale Depositions
Soft Skills
Organizational Skills
Analytical Skills
Writing Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Anticipated Licensure
Industry Keywords
State Or Federal Clerkship
Law Review
Moot Court
Clinical Experience
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Worksite address
boston, MA, 02298, US
Who can apply
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