Associate attorney opportunities at Bowditch offer a right-sized Massachusetts law firm with a variety of legal practices and industries, four strategically located offices and a collegial, supportive culture that encourages everyone to succeed and grow.
Why Associates Choose Bowditch
With 60-plus lawyers, we’re large enough to provide our associate attorneys with big-firm advantages and small enough to offer associates a high level of responsibility, early opportunities for leadership and meaningful client interaction.
Skills Training and Professional Development
Associates receive top-notch legal skills training, access to the latest legal technology, and award-winning business development support to build successful legal careers.
Administrative and Legal Support
The firm provides associates with access to specialized administrative professionals and experienced attorneys to share the responsibilities of running a successful legal practice.
Early Leadership Opportunities
Junior associates gain early exposure to client responsibility and leadership roles, accelerating professional development compared to larger law firms.
Technology and Resources
Associates have access to cutting-edge legal technology and resources typically found at major law firms, while maintaining the personalized attention of a mid-sized practice.
Associate Attorney Culture and Integration
Everyone at Bowditch, including associate attorneys, is a vital part of our culture, work product, and client experience. It’s the kind of place that lawyers appreciate as they grow and develop their legal careers.
Ready to advance your legal career?
Explore associate attorney opportunities at Bowditch and join a collaborative team where junior lawyers thrive and grow.
Here is a sample of what associates say about life at the firm:
Sophia Caprio
Family Law
“Something I value about Bowditch is that the firm recognizes contributions that extend beyond the billable hour. Whether it’s mentoring, training, or business development, those efforts are acknowledged and appreciated as part of what makes someone a strong attorney and future leader here.”
Joseph Duquette
Real Estate & Environmental
“Bowditch stands out for giving associates both the opportunity and support to grow. From the start, I was trusted with substantive work and client contact, backed by partners who offer real mentorship, not just oversight. Expectations are clear, feedback is constructive, and there’s a well-defined path to advancement.”
Chelsie Vokes
Employment & Labor
“Since joining Bowditch as a summer associate in 2016, I’ve found the firm offers the ideal balance of big-firm resources and regional-firm collegiality. Associates have all the support needed to develop as an attorney and abundant opportunities to take on responsibility and interact substantively with clients. Plus, the firm has a close-knit community of attorneys invested in supporting one another and helping junior associates become great attorneys.”
