Associate Attorney - Labor And Employment

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level Associate Attorney to join its Labor & Employment Practice Group in Boston, MA. The ideal candidate will handle a broad range of employment matters, including discrimination, wage and hour disputes, and wrongful termination claims, while providing day-to-day counseling to employer clients on workplace issues.

Duties

• Conduct legal research and advise clients on day-to-day workplace and employment-related issues.



• Draft and revise employee handbooks, workplace policies, position statements, and responses to administrative charges.



• Prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests for state and federal court proceedings.



• Prepare deposition outlines, exhibits, and witness materials; conduct and defend depositions as appropriate.



• Assist partners with mediations, arbitrations, oral arguments, hearings, and trials, including second-chair or first-chair roles.



• Communicate directly with clients regarding legal strategy, advice, and case developments.



• Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas to deliver exceptional client service.

Requirements

• 2-4+ years of labor and employment and/or litigation experience.



• Admission to the Massachusetts Bar is required.



• Admission in Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, and/or New Hampshire, or eligibility for admission into one or more of those jurisdictions, is a plus.



• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.



• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.



• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and objective decision-making.



• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and client-service skills.



• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.



• A high level of professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail.



• A positive, flexible, and cooperative attitude and ability to work effectively with diverse personalities.



• Military experience is welcome.

Education

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active license to practice law in Massachusetts.

Skills

• Experience with cross-border matters or other relevant litigation experience is desired.



• Strong writing samples are required for consideration.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurances.



• Health savings and flexible spending account options.



• Life and disability insurances.



• Retirement plan including 401(k) and profit sharing.



• Paid leave programs.



• Employee assistance resources.



• Commuter and parking benefits where applicable.



• Professional development opportunities.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
225 Franklin Street, 26th floor
Boston
Massachusetts
United States 02110
Phone : (857) 277-7381
Fax : (213) 895-7306