Litigation and Counseling Labor and Employment Law Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Boston, MA, is seeking a seasoned Litigation and Counseling Labor and Employment Law Associate Attorney to represent employers in various legal proceedings and provide expert counsel on various employment-related matters.

Job Details:

• Representing employers in state and federal court and administrative agencies on claims related to wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, and other employment issues.

• Counseling employers on hiring, firing, reductions in force, workplace performance and discipline, statutory leaves, disability, and other accommodations.

• Performing legal research, and drafting legal memoranda, motions, and pleadings.

• Attending court conferences, and handling discovery-related activities (including e-discovery) and investigations.

• Drafting position statements, employment and separation agreements, employer handbooks, and policies.

• Providing advice to business clients on a diverse array of employment issues.

Requirements:

• 5-7 years of legal and litigation experience, with at least 3 years specifically in employment law.

• J.D. degree and membership in good standing with the Massachusetts Bar (or a member in good standing in another state to join the Massachusetts Bar).

• A strong academic background.

• Excellent writing, analytical, oral advocacy, and litigation skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

• Capability to manage legal matters independently and proactively.

• Experience representing clients before state and federal agencies, courts, or tribunals.

• Ability to advise and instill confidence in sophisticated business clients.

Skills:

• Legal research and writing proficiency.

• Analytical skills for effective problem-solving.

• Strong oral advocacy and litigation skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Teamwork and collaboration.

• Client-focused with the ability to instill confidence in business clients.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Membership in good standing with the Massachusetts Bar (or a member in good standing in another state to join the Massachusetts Bar).

Job Location: Boston, MA

Law offices are located in Boston and Yarmouth, Massachusetts. The law practice has one-hundred years of professional legal expertise. A fairly large team of skillful attorneys make up their law firm. Practice disciplines are comprehensive. There are fourteen practice areas namely bankruptcy-creditors' rights, corporate-business, energy, family law and litigation.