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Seeking bright, ambitious attorneys and staff to join one of Boston’s most exciting and successful mid-size law firms. Built on the key concepts of collaboration and respect, Conn Kavanaugh has a reputation for its excellent legal services and congenial working environment. Enjoy an easy walk from South Station to our amenity-filled 15th floor offices with spectacular views, beautiful art, and spacious café. Expect to learn a lot, be treated well, have fun, and be associated with a great firm.

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Conn Kavanaugh invests in its associates with comprehensive training and development programs. Senior Counsel Alexis Theriault directs the programs, but all our attorneys devote efforts to ensure that associates become thoughtful, skilled lawyers.

The Firm teaches a two-year curriculum for its junior associates to bridge the gap between law school and legal practice. Conn Kavanaugh supplements this instruction both internally and through well-regarded conferences to build skills related to defending depositions, trial advocacy, and legal writing. Associates benefit from Alexis’s experience and institutional knowledge if they have questions beyond the formal instruction that is available.

Conn Kavanaugh values its lawyers’ ability to build relationships both inside and outside the firm. It offers business development training and coaching, supports bar association membership and engagement, and supports conference attendance geared toward cutting-edge legal issues. Associates also regularly enjoy associate outings and the openness of the Firm’s collegial environment.

We recognize that our associates are the future of the firm, and we take seriously our role to foster and develop their talents. We mentor our associates through both assigned partner-associate pairings and senior associate-junior associate pairings. Conn Kavanaugh also welcomes associate feedback in regularly scheduled meetings with legal personnel partners.

Since its inception in 1988, Conn Kavanaugh consistently has recruited at Boston-area law schools for summer associate and permanent associate positions. Our philosophy is to attract the best possible law school graduates, to train them at their craft, and to grow the firm from within by developing our new lawyers.

As Conn Kavanaugh grows and develops, the firm will recruit lateral attorneys to meet the specific needs of certain practice areas. We wish to assure that our core values remain intact and that, as a Firm, we continue to meet the needs of our clients.

The secret to a great firm is an even greater professional staff. We seek talented, driven individuals who are committed to the success of the firm and offer investment in professional growth and development in return.

Former Employee Testimonial

Recently, I accepted a judicial clerkship and said goodbye to my friends and colleagues at Conn Kavanaugh, a firm composed of remarkably kind, smart, and talented people. I am immensely grateful for the wonderful mentorship and opportunities that I received at the firm, and I will miss everyone dearly.

When I first chose Conn Kavanaugh five years ago, I hoped that I would meet lifelong mentors and friends, but I did not anticipate the depth of support that so many would offer. I would never have thought that, as a new associate, I would be given the chance to write an amicus brief to the state’s highest court, nor imagined that a senior partner and I would write a Supreme Court cert petition together. The firm is full of people who say yes to unusual proposals and encourage the aspirations of others, and I will always be grateful to them.

To all the present and former partners, associates, and other professionals I worked with at Conn Kavanaugh: Thank you for everything. I hope to see you again soon.

– Christian Milde

Current Opportunities

Conn Kavanaugh seeks a bright, ambitious associate to join its Corporate/Transactional Group in Boston.  The group represents a broad array of closely held companies (and founders, executives, and investors) with headquarters in New England.  The group’s work consists of about one-third mergers and acquisitions ($2.5MM to $50MM+), one-third formation and restructuring, and one-third general outside counsel/advisory work.

Qualifications:

  • 3-5 years of experience in law firm Corporate/Transactional practice
  • MA license and New England roots.
  • Strong communication, technology, and organizational skills
  • Excellent client interface capabilities
  • Skilled drafting, with attention to detail
  • Commercial real estate acquisitions, leasing and financing experience helpful
  • Experience in liquor licensing and hospitality helpful
  • Enthusiasm for growing a book of business

The ideal candidate will have experience working with closely held and family businesses, from start-up to exit phase, and be comfortable working directly with business owners and management on governance, contract matters, strategic partnerships, recruitment and retention incentives for key executives and employees, private financings, and M&A transactions.

Work Environment:  Hybrid, with three days (candidate’s choice) in the office, subject to demands of the practice.

Please submit resume, in confidence, via email to:

Marianna Moulis

HR Manager

mmoulis@connkavanaugh.com

Conn Kavanaugh seeks a seasoned Massachusetts-based attorney with 10 to 15 years of corporate law practice, to deepen and broaden the capabilities of the department.

The department represents a broad array of closely held companies (and founders, executives, and investors) with headquarters in New England.  The department’s work consists of about one-third mergers and acquisitions ($2.5MM to $50MM+), one-third formation and restructuring, and one-third general outside counsel/advisory work.

Qualifications:

  • 10-15 years of experience in law firm Corporate/Transactional practice
  • MA license and New England roots.
  • Experience with early-stage companies, private equity, and early round corporate finance is a plus.
  • Experience with commercial real estate transactions, finance, and leasing also is a plus.
  • Portable Book: $250,000+

Work Environment:  Hybrid, with three days (candidate’s choice) in the office, subject to demands of the practice.

Support personnel or small group considered.

Please submit resume, in confidence, via email to:

Marianna Moulis

HR Manager

mmoulis@connkavanaugh.com

Trusts and Estates Legal Assistant

Conn Kavanaugh is currently seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support our Trusts & Estates practice. This role requires a high level of professionalism, discretion, and organizational skill, as it involves direct client interaction, document management, and administrative support in estate planning and probate matters. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years’ experience in a law firm setting, a solid understanding of estate administration, and familiarity with electronic court filing systems.  If you are dependable, poised, and committed to delivering exceptional client service, we invite you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

Case Management:

  • Maintain and organize case files, ensuring all documents are accurately filed and easily accessible.
  • Monitor deadlines and ensure timely submission of all court filings and other legal documents.

Client Interaction:

  • Serve as a point of contact for clients, providing updates and gathering necessary information.
  • Is upbeat, empathetic, and positive in their interactions with clients.
  • Schedule and coordinate client meetings.
  • Assist attorneys in preparing for client meetings and court appearances if needed.

Administrative Support:

  • Manage attorney calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements.
  • Work with attorneys and the firm’s finance team to ensure monthly invoices are accurate and sent to clients in a timely fashion.
  • Maintain confidentiality of all client and case information.

Other Duties:

  • Responsible for performing conflict checks and opening new client matters.
  • Assist with special projects as needed.
  • Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations relevant to the firm’s trust and estates practice.

Qualifications:

Education:

  • High school diploma or equivalent work experience required.

Experience:

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant in a law firm.

Skills:

  • Experience working with Trusts & Estates attorneys.
  • Proficient knowledge of general estate planning matters.
  • Knowledge of e-filing systems required for uploading probate documents to court.
  • Strong understanding of legal terminology and procedures.
  • Proficient in legal research tools and software (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Work Environment:

This position operates in a professional office environment.

Occasional overtime may be required.

Conn Kavanaugh seeks an enthusiastic, bright, and engaged Legal Assistant for a busy Family Law Practice. Ideal candidate is polished and professional, computer savvy with strong writing and interpersonal skills, and takes pride in ensuring client and attorney satisfaction. Candidate must be comfortable working independently and/or within a group and performing multiple activities under tight deadlines.

Other responsibilities include the following:

· Transcribing, editing, and proofreading letters and legal documents

· Editing and posting bills

· Managing all of the filing for a paper-intensive practice

· Maintaining contacts and calendars

· Friendly and professional client contact

· Prioritizing assignments with minimal direction

· Assumes additional responsibilities as requested

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

· Experience with MS Office Suite software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

· Ability to work overtime on occasion

Please submit resume via email to:

Marianna Moulis

HR Manager

mmoulis@connkavanaugh.com

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This position will provide secretarial and administrative support to the head of the Family Law department. Will be responsible for adhering to the Firm’s core values and must display professionalism, quality service and a “can do” attitude to internal members of the firm as well as external clients over the telephone and in person. Other responsibilities include the following:

Client Relations:

· Conveys information and relays messages in a professional manner; provides information as appropriate.

· May receive and direct clients and visitors.

Document Preparation:

· From handwritten notes, transcribing equipment, drafts or oral instructions, types a variety of correspondence, memoranda and legal documents required by the attorneys to whom assigned.

· Proofreads, photocopies, assembles and distributes prepared materials as necessary.

· Creates (types), scans, and revises a variety of documents.

· Originates correspondence as directed, reviews and routes incoming correspondence.

· Prepare statements for billing to be sent to clients for services rendered.

· Prepares and revises pleadings and other documents filed with the court. Understands and follows through with filing process, including manual filings and any e-filing process the court may require or as directed by the attorney/paralegal to whom assigned.

· Maintains client files in accordance with Firm filing procedures.

Technology:

· Proficient in advanced word processing, spreadsheets, practice support systems. MS Office Suite software (Word, Excel, and Outlook), Surepoint, Netdocuments, Etc.

Misc. Responsibilities:

· Calendars due dates, meetings and deadlines.

· Creates and maintains files and indexes.

· Screens and routes telephone calls.

· Answer telephones and perform other administrative tasks from time to time.

· May prepare lunch and coffee set ups for mediations.

· Provides backup assistance within the department as requested.

Any employment inquiries should be made in writing by emailing our Recruitment Manager.

Conn Kavanaugh is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Benefits

Your Health

  • Health and dental insurance plans
  • Vision insurance
  • Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid medical leave
  • Long-term disability
  • Discounted fitness membership, and fitness membership reimbursements

Your Life

  • 401(k) savings plans
  • 3% Safe Harbor Contribution for 401k for all eligible employees
  • Pre-tax parking and commuter programs
  • Education assistance, course reimbursement

Your Balance

  • Paid holidays, time off, and sick time
  • Summer Fridays 3:00pm closing
  • Flexible Time off for Attorneys and senior management
  • Dependent care assistance plan
    Firm social engagements and networking activities
  • Charitable contribution selected by and in honor of a different employee each month

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