Junior Associate

• 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