Job Title
Litigation Counsel/Staff Attorney (Reduced Hours and Remote Work Arrangement Available)
Firm
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Location
Massachusetts-Boston
Description
At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading. THE OPPORTUNITY: We are seeking an attorney with 5+ years of commercial litigation experience in New England state and federal courts to join our Boston office. Comprised of more than 150 litigators and trial attorneys throughout the US, our team works with clients in all industries to address virtually every type of complex business dispute. This breadth of experience means deep insight into the effective arguments, examinations, and themes that resonate in the courtroom. At the same time, ensuring our services hit the mark often means avoiding traditional litigation. In those situations, our team guides clients through alternative dispute resolution, arbitration processes, and settlement strategies as soon as disputes arise. THE DAY-TO-DAY: Seyfarth Shaw LLP is a leader in promoting innovation in the delivery of law firm services to its clients. This Counsel/staff attorney role is designed to be part of a client service team and ideal for a lawyer who does not presently seek to be in a partner-track position, but wants to continue providing top-quality legal representation for a select group of national clients with a defined volume of matters. YOU HAVE: 5+ years of commercial litigation experience in New England state and federal courts Significant experience representing lenders, banks or other financial institutions in consumer financial services litigation and mortgage foreclosures, ideally with related bankruptcy experience. Attorneys located in Massachusetts, Connecticut, or Rhode Island will be considered.Admission in Rhode Island and/or Connecticut is a huge plus, although ultimate admission/waiver into Massachusetts will be required. WHAT WE PROVIDE: Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels. We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, and Working Mother magazine. We are Mansfield 2.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups. **Note To Agencies and Applicants: At this time, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will not be accepting applications submitted through search firms for this position. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered for this position. MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH: With more than 900 lawyers across 16 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers/.
Posted
Updated
Closed
Position
Staff Attorney
Practice Areas
Litigation
Specialties
Commercial
Experience
5+ years
Employer Type
Law Firm