Partner Attorney - Employment & Labor

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Partner Attorney for its Employment & Labor Group in Southborough, Massachusetts. The ideal candidate will have a robust book of business in the growth stages and a strong desire to expand it further. Extensive experience in complex labor and employment law matters is essential, along with a collaborative approach to cross-marketing with other practice areas.

Duties

• Litigate employment cases, including termination, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wage and hour matters.
• Take and defend depositions on complex labor and employment issues.
• Provide business-focused, creative, and client-centric problem-solving advice.
• Develop business and generate new matters.
• Network to maximize potential referral sources.
• Create a business development and marketing strategy to grow the practice.
• Review, analyze, negotiate, and draft various employment-related contracts.
• Provide legal advice to a cross-functional team of lawyers.

Requirements

• Client base with portable billings in growth mode.
• Strong employment litigation and counseling experience.
• First-chair experience in employment trials is a plus.
• Wide range of labor and employment law experience.
• Business acumen, dispute resolution, and leadership skills.

Education

• Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in the state of Massachusetts (Member of the Massachusetts Bar).
• Multiple state Bar admissions are a plus.

Skills

• Significant experience representing employers in employment disputes.
• Mature, experienced team approach to law practice.
• Strong people skills for a client-focused business.
• Strong academic and professional credentials.
• Ability to prioritize and work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment.
• Sound legal judgment, initiative, and versatility.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Vacation, 401k, co-paid medical and dental.