Johnson & Borenstein, LLC

01/26/2022

Johnson & Borenstein, LLC is looking for a reliable Office Administrator for our mid-size, real estate law firm. The primary responsibilities of the position include management or support in the following areas, accounts payable; accounts receivable; payroll; employee benefits; and HR recordkeeping.
Flexible and/or remote work schedule possible, 20 - 30 hours/week expected. Apply by sending your resume to [email protected]
We are located at 12 Chestnut Street, Andover, MA. Come join our experienced team!

Essential skills include, knowledge and experience with QuickBooks and Microsoft Office applications; and familiarity with office management procedures and basic accounting principles.
The ideal candidate will be competent in prioritizing and working with little supervision. They will be self-motivated and trustworthy. The office administrator ensures smooth running of our law firm’s administrative functions, with a focus on the firm's financial matters. A BS/BA in office administration or relevant field is preferred. Experience in a similar position would also be highly valued.
We are a leader in real estate law in the Merrimack Valley and offer, a positive work environment; friendly and professional colleagues; modern technology; comfortable and convenient office space; competitive compensation; remote work opportunities; and excellent benefits.

03/20/2019

There's a new post up at the J&B Blog discussing the statute of repose which limits homeowner tort claims against contractors and others involved in real estate development.

Good news for contractors, developers, and design professionals – Massachusetts’ highest court has recently confirmed that you cannot be held liable for negligent design, planning, or construction activities more than six (6) years after you finish that work. 

07/19/2018

A new blog post is up at the J&B Blog discussing a recent Land Court decision on adverse possession and meeting the burden of proof on a quiet title action. Check it out!

An otherwise-normal adverse possession case took a twist when the trial court judge declined to quiet title to the plaintiff’s property despite denying the defendants’ counterclaim for adverse possession

07/17/2018

A new blog post up at the J&B Blog discussing the Supreme Judicial Court decision concerning legal liability, or lack thereof, for damage caused to a neighbor's property by a healthy tree. Check it out!

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has affirmed the continued validity of the “Massachusetts Rule” with respect to tree damage, which states that if your neighbor’s healthy tree extends over and causes damage to your property, you cannot sue your neighbor, but you may remove the offendin...

05/18/2018

A new blog post up at the J&B Blog discussing a recent Appeals Court decision at the intersection of land use law and the anti-SLAPP statute. Check it out!

The Appeals Court has affirmed a Land Court judge’s decision that relief under the anti-SLAPP statute was not available to certain defendants in a try title action where their inclusion in the litigation was based upon their activities described in an affidavit filed with the municipality, rather ...