Employment Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Employment Associate with over four years of experience to join its team in Boston, MA. The successful candidate will work on various employment litigation matters and provide advisory services to clients on complex workplace issues.

Duties

• Handle employment litigation, including discrimination, wage and hour, and breach of contract cases.
• Provide everyday employment and HR-related counseling.
• Draft employment-related policies and agreements.
• Conduct investigations and deliver training sessions.

Requirements

• JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted or eligible for admission in Massachusetts.
• At least four years of employment law experience.
• Experience litigating before state and federal courts and agencies.
• Proven ability to advise on compliance matters.
• Strong drafting skills for policies and agreements.
• Experience in conducting investigations and training.

Education

• JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the Massachusetts Bar or eligibility for admission.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and judgment abilities.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in team settings.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

Built on excellence and driven by change, this AmLaw 100 firm is appealing to associates for its nimble, collaborative legal teams addressing the shifting legal and regulatory requirements of the global market?s most competitive industries. Associates regard the firm as one of the ?heathiest work environments? they have worked in, as well as dealing with interesting work and early responsibility or junior associates. The firm is dedicated to pro bono work, using their program to provide training and guidance for associates. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.