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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 1 to 3 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 May 25, 2023 with opportunity to advance upon demonstrated competence.

Requirements

• Strong legal research and legal writing abilities
• Strong computer skills, including Westlaw, Word, Excel, and Bloomberg
• Demonstrated self-starter with strong references
• Judicial clerkship, internship or courthouse experience preferred

Benefits

• Opportunity forretirement and profit sharing plans
• High energy, professional work environment at easy commuter location
• Full medical insurance coverage including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance