Associate Attorney

Clifford & Kenny, LLP; Pembroke (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Clifford & Kenny, LLP in Pembroke, MA seeks an associate attorney with strong writing and client communication skills for a fast-paced labor and employment practice. This is not a remote position, and the candidate must live within commuting distance to the office.

Primary duties include research, providing counsel to management and employee groups, handling municipal civil service grievances/appeals, and conducting contract negotiations, with independence and teamwork required in a growing

Qualifications

• Excellent writing skills and ability to communicate with clients.
• High motivation and strong organizational skills for a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to conduct thorough legal research and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform research, program analysis, and provide advice and counsel to management and other employee groups.
• Manage the municipal civil service grievances/appeals process.
• Conduct contract negotiations.
• Work independently as well as part of a team.
• Perform other duties within the office as assigned.

Skills

Writing skills

Client communication

Organization

Research abilities

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Clifford & Kenny, LLP is a well-established, growing law firm located in Pembroke, MA, providing expert labor and employment counsel to many Massachusetts municipalities, as well as housing authorities, financial institutions, and other private clients.We also provide on-site training in many areas of labor and employment topics, as well as conduct independent workplace investigations.

We are seeking an associate attorney.Candidate must possess excellent writing skills and the ability to communicate with clients, be highly motivated, and have strong organizational skills for a fast-paced environment.Associates with our firm are typically projected to earn $90-100,000 in their first year.

This is not a remote position so the candidate will need to live within commuting distance to the office.

The associate attorney is vital to the operation of our growing office, therefore, regular attendance is essential to the job. Primary responsibilities of the associate attorney include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Perform research, program analysis, and provide advice and counsel to management and other employee groups
• Manage the municipal civil service grievances/appeals process
• Conduct contract negotiations
• Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Perform other duties within the office as assigned

Required Education and Experience

• Juris Doctor
• 1-2 years experience minimum

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is largely a sedentary role, however the employee may at times be required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement

Clifford & Kenny, LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Clifford & Kenny, LLP does not discriminate based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification under the law.