Traditional Labor Associate Attorney

A law firm in Boston is actively seeking a Traditional Labor Associate Attorney with 5+ years of experience. The role involves advising and counseling employers on federal and Massachusetts workplace laws, conducting due diligence for workplace law issues in acquisitions/mergers, handling unfair labor practice charges at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), and various other responsibilities related to labor relations and workplace issues. The ideal candidate should have a JD from an accredited law school, MA Bar Admission, and a deep understanding of current agency enforcement techniques. Bilingual Spanish is preferred.

Duties:

• Provide advice and counsel to employers on federal and Massachusetts workplace laws.
• Conduct due diligence on employer operations for workplace law issues in acquisitions/mergers.
• Handle unfair labor practice charges at the NLRB.
• Research and write legal documents.
• Represent management in NLRB elections.
• Advise employers on union organizing, corporate campaigns, card check, and neutrality agreements.
• Negotiate and/or provide legal advice on collective bargaining agreements.
• Handle grievance, arbitration, and unfair labor practice proceedings.
• Obtain mass picketing injunctions.
• Advise employers on wage and hour issues, leave management, disability accommodation, and other workplace matters.
• Review handbooks, policies, forms, compensation plans, and bonus plans for compliance.
• Conduct management training on labor relations, workplace issues, and harassment/discrimination/retaliation.
• Other duties and responsibilities as reasonably assigned.

Requirements:

• JD from an accredited law school.
• MA Bar Admission.
• 5+ years of traditional labor law experience preferred.
• Understanding of current agency (state and federal) enforcement techniques.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Bilingual Spanish is preferred.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of traditional labor law.
• Legal research and writing abilities.
• Negotiation skills for collective bargaining agreements.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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.