Civil Litigation & Education Attorney

Murphy, Lamere & Murphy, P.C. has an open position for an exceptional attorney with at least 3 to 5 years of civil litigation experience and excellent writing and oral advocacy skills to serve as a civil litigator on our education and student services team, with a focus on special education law. Experience in related fields, including litigation involving students with disabilities, civil and constitutional rights, and/or related issues is preferred. We offer a competitive salary and benefits, potential for growth, and an opportunity to work in a collegial atmosphere with experts in the field.

Position Description:

MLM is a management-side law firm representing school districts and municipalities throughout Massachusetts. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing legal counsel, representation, advocacy, and litigation services to our clients, with a particular focus on education, including the following:

• Representing school clients in student disciplinary hearings, IEP team meetings, and appeals to state and federal administrative agencies and courts

• Preparing and representing witnesses

• Conducting and advising clients on internal investigations, including Title IX

• Drafting and amending school policies and student handbooks

• Conducting legal research and communicating advice to clients

• Providing training to elected officials, school administrators, and teachers

• Performing similar or related work as required

This position requires daily in-person work and travel to our offices located conveniently off the Braintree Split (interchange of I-93, US-1, and Route 3 in Braintree, MA), as well as to schools, towns, and courts throughout Massachusetts as needed. Annual billable hour requirement of 1800 hours. Early morning, evening, and/or weekend work may be required depending on client needs.

Required Skills:

• Strong advocacy and courtroom experience

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

• Ability to draft and file legal documents, including discovery requests and responses, pleadings, memoranda, orders, findings of fact and rulings of law, trial documents, witness preparation questions, and mediation memoranda

• Knowledge of the rules of evidence, civil procedure, and appellate procedure2

• Ability to understand complex information and provide legal advice in a clear and concise manner

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently

• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced and exciting work environment

• Ability to exercise discretion and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex and confidential issues

Minimum Qualifications:

• Member of the Massachusetts bar in good standing

• At least three (3) to five (5) years of experience in civil litigation, preferably in the fields of education, municipal, and/or labor/employment law

Compensation and Benefits:

• Starting Salary Range: $115,000 to $125,000, commensurate with qualifications

• Performance-Based Bonuses

• Excellent Benefits Package, including:

o Paid Leave

o Health and Dental Insurance

o Life Insurance

o Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

o 401(k) Match

o Profit Sharing

Deadline:

Open until filled; preference given to candidates applying before October 15 2025.

Qualified applicants should submit the following application documents:

1. Cover Letter;

2. Resume; and,

3. Writing Sample

Applications must be sent to MLM Legal Assistant Nicole Tangeman (she/her/hers) at

ntangeman@mlmlawfirm.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $115,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person