Labor Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Labor Associate to join its Boston, MA office. The role involves representing employers in traditional labor matters and providing advice on federal and Massachusetts workplace laws. The position may also include due diligence for workplace law issues during acquisitions and mergers.

Duties

• Handle unfair labor practice charges at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
• Conduct research and draft legal documents.
• Represent management in NLRB elections.
• Advise employers on union organizing and corporate campaigns.
• Negotiate and advise on collective bargaining agreements.
• Provide guidance on the administration of collective bargaining agreements.
• Manage arbitration and unfair labor practice proceedings.
• Obtain mass picketing injunctions.
• Advise on compliance with federal and Massachusetts labor laws.
• Review handbooks, policies, and forms for legal compliance.
• Evaluate compensation, commission, and bonus plans.
• Conduct management training on labor relations and workplace issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 5 years of traditional labor law experience preferred.
• MA Bar Admission required.
• Understanding of current state and federal agency enforcement techniques preferred.

Skills

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required.
• Willingness to travel for business purposes.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity employer.

A Vault 10 firm for Labor and Employment Law, this firm is a powerhouse in this realm. If L&E is your passion, this is an excellent place to develop that specialty and learn from the best. The firm offers an impressive 57 offices from Portland to Puerto Rico, a physical testament to the fact that it has become one of the main employment law counsel providers in the nation. Attorneys at this firm can be sure that your employment matters will involve sophisticated clients and complex issues.