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... Associates and Counsel to support our firm's growing private's business.We are looking for someone who is inquisitive and motivated to learn about private markets and the funds industry.

Legal Associate

Boston, MA ยท On-site

$100 - $125/hr

... Associates and Counsel to support our firm's growing private's business. We are looking for someone who is inquisitive and motivated to learn about private markets and the funds industry.

... Associates and Counsel to support our firm's growing private's business.We are looking for someone who is inquisitive and motivated to learn about private markets and the funds industry.

Legal Associate - OLR

Madison, WI ยท On-site +1

$55K - $66K/yr

The Legal Associate provides paraprofessional support and legal secretarial services to the various legal counsel within OLR. The Legal Associate is responsible for the typing, editing and ...

Legal Associate - OLR

Madison, WI ยท On-site

$60 - $80/hr

The Legal Associate provides paraprofessional support and legal secretarial services to the various legal counsel within OLR. The Legal Associate is responsible for the typing, editing and ...

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Legal Associate

Woodbridge, NJ ยท On-site

$25 - $28/hr

We are seeking a detail-oriented Legal Associate to join our Legal & Collections Department. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing tenant ledgers, tracking monthly rent payments, and ...

Legal Associate

Madison, WI ยท On-site +1

$29.28/hr

Introduction Provide administrative and legal support as a Legal Associate for the Division of Hearings and Appeals, Corrections Unit. This position is headquartered at the Hill Farms Office Building ...

The Legal Associate supports the In-House Counsel in managing the legal and insurance risk-related aspects of construction projects to protect the company against potential risks. Working under the ...

The Legal Associate supports the In-House Counsel in managing the legal and insurance risk-related aspects of construction projects to protect the company against potential risks. Working under the ...

The Associate Legal Counsel is a licensed attorney who performs legal services for Driscoll Health System and its affiliated entities (DHS) under the oversight and direction of the General Counsel.

Position Summary The Associate Counsel will provide legal support across the organization under the direction of the Chief Legal Officer. This role is ideal for an early-career attorney seeking broad ...

The Legal Associate supports the In-House Counsel in managing the legal and insurance risk-related aspects of construction projects to protect the company against potential risks. Working under the ...

NY ยท On-site

$200 - $250/hr

Mentor and support Legal Specialists, Legal Associates and Legal counsels. * Review complex legal advice before it is delivered externally. * Help establish best practices, legal playbooks and ...

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How much do legal associates jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for legal associates in the United States is $29.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $33.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Legal Associates vs Paralegals?

AspectLegal AssociatesParalegals
Required CredentialsJuris Doctor (JD) and bar admissionPost-secondary education, often a certificate or associate degree
Work EnvironmentLaw firms, corporate legal departments, government agenciesLaw firms, legal clinics, corporate legal teams
Job ResponsibilitiesLegal research, drafting documents, client consultations, court appearancesLegal research, document preparation, case organization, client communication

Legal Associates typically hold a JD degree and are licensed to practice law, engaging in more complex legal tasks and court work. Paralegals assist lawyers with research and document preparation but do not have a law license. Both roles work in similar environments, but Legal Associates have broader responsibilities and legal authority.

Are legal associates in demand?

Legal associates are in demand due to ongoing legal needs across various industries, especially in corporate, criminal, and civil law. The role often requires strong research, writing, and analytical skills, and employment prospects are generally favorable in regions with active legal markets.

What does a legal associate do?

A legal associate is a junior attorney or lawyer who supports senior lawyers by conducting legal research, drafting documents, reviewing case files, and assisting with trial preparation. They often work in law firms or corporate legal departments and need strong analytical skills and knowledge of legal procedures. Their responsibilities help ensure cases are thoroughly prepared and legal standards are met.
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Infographic showing various Legal Associates job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 26% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $60,327 per year, or $29 per hour.

Legal Associate

Boston, MA โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago


Job description

About Us

Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.

About the Role

The Company

Tracing our roots to 1928, Wellington Management Company, LLP is one of the world's largest independent investment management firms. With over US$1Trillion in assets under management, we serve as a trusted adviser to institutional and wealth clients in over 50 countries. Our innovative investment solutions are built on the strength of proprietary, independent research and span nearly all segments of the global capital markets, including equity, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternative strategies.

As a private partnership whose sole business is asset management, our long-term views and interests are aligned with those of our clients. We are committed to attracting a talented and diverse workforce, and to fostering an open, collaborative culture of inclusivity because we believe multiple perspectives lead to more informed investment and business decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome people with diverse life experiences, fresh ideas, and specialized subject-matter expertise.

Position

As a member of the Private Investments Legal Team, the Legal Associate will work closely with a global team of other Legal Associates and Counsel to support our firm's growing private's business.We are looking for someone who is inquisitive and motivated to learn about private markets and the funds industry.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of this role include, among others:

  • Develop expertise in fund and deal lifecycles, and collaborate with business, investment, and operational colleagues to support various aspects of portfolio investments
  • Contribute to deal process by tracking and inputting legal attributes of various private equity and private credit deals
  • Lead or contribute to the evolving design and execution of team processes, workflows and deal/fund pipeline management tools
  • Synthesize and organize information, create team reference tools, and assist with enhancing and maintaining team recordkeeping practices
  • Contribute to support developing and maintaining playbooks and negotiating, or overseeing external providers assisting with negotiations, of confidentiality agreements and other routine agreements related to private investment transactions and fund formation process

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in political science, legal studies, business administration, or related field of study
  • 2-5 years prior experience working at an asset manager and a working knowledge of global capital markets, private investing, and / or private funds
  • Intellectually curious with strong problem-solving skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
  • Ability to self-start, think creatively and initiate projects that lead to improved scalable workflows and knowledge management for a growing team and business line
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage fast-paced workflows and competing priorities in a sometimes high pressure environment
  • Flexibility to adapt to the evolving needs of the team and a desire to develop new skills, assume additional responsibilities, and step out of your comfort zone
  • Overall comfort with data and systems with proficiency in Excel, Tableau and similar macros and the ability to learn various internal and external systems and databases that support the Legal and Enterprise Risk Group

JOB TITLE

Legal Associate

JOB FAMILY

Legal

LOCATION

280 Congress

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? That's ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds.

As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management considers all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at GMWTalentOperations@wellington.com.

At Wellington Management, our approach to compensation is designed to help us attract, inspire and retain the best talent in our industry.We strive to pay employees fairly and competitively across all levels and roles. Our approach to compensation considers all aspects of total compensation; all employees are eligible to receive salary, variable compensation, and benefits. The base salary range for this position is:

USD 80,000 - 150,000

This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; role; skills and experience; certifications; and education. This range is an estimate, and further details on salary and total compensation aspects will be shared with candidates during the recruitment process.

Base salaryis only one component of Wellington's total compensation approach. Other rewards may include a discretionary Corporate Bonus and/ or Incentives, if eligible. In addition, we offer a comprehensive and high value benefit package to meet the unique needs of our employees and their families, and we are committed to fostering a flexible work environment that enables employees to thrive personally and professionally. Examples of our benefits include retirement plan, health and wellbeing, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage, health savings account, flexible spending accounts and commuter program, employee assistance program, life and disability insurance, adoption assistance, back-up childcare, tuition/CFA reimbursement and paid time off (leave of absence,paid holidays, volunteer, sick and vacation time).

We believe that in person interactions inspire and energize our community and are essential to our culture. In support of this commitment, our employees work from our offices 4 days a week with flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week. We believe that this approach ultimately supports our mission to deliver investment excellence to our clients and their beneficiaries over the long term.