Associate Attorney - Employment

BCG Attorney Search; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Boston, MA seeks an experienced Employment Associate to support litigation, counseling, drafting, investigations, and training. The role offers a hybrid schedule with three in-office days per week.

Ideal candidates have 3-8 years in employment law, strong research/writing, and a proven ability to work independently and in teams. Massachusetts bar admission required, with additional state admissions a plus.

Qualifications

• Three to eight years of experience in an employment practice area.
• Licensed to practice law in Massachusetts; additional state Bar admissions are a plus.
• Strong academic background with a Juris Doctorate degree.

Responsibilities

• Draft and revise employment policies, handbooks, and agreements.
• Provide counseling on HR and employment compliance matters.
• Litigate employment cases such as wrongful termination and discrimination.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and correspondence.
• Assist in all phases of litigation, including mediations and trials.
• Prepare and analyze discovery productions.
• Communicate with clients and provide legal advice and updates.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Research and writing

Education

Juris Doctorate Degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced, team-oriented associate for their Employment Practice Area in Boston, MA. The associate will assist in a variety of tasks including litigation, counseling, drafting, investigations, and training. This full-time role offers a hybrid schedule with three in-office days.

Duties

• Draft and revise employment policies, handbooks, and agreements.
• Provide counseling on HR and employment compliance matters.
• Litigate employment cases such as wrongful termination and discrimination.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and correspondence.
• Assist in all phases of litigation, including mediations and trials.
• Prepare and analyze discovery productions.
• Communicate with clients and provide legal advice and updates.

Requirements

• Three to eight years of experience in an employment practice area.
• Experience representing employers in employment disputes.
• Strong academic background with a Juris Doctorate Degree.
• Licensed to practice law in Massachusetts; multiple state Bar admissions are a plus.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and strong proofreading skills.
• Ability to manage time and multitask effectively.
• Strong research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Education

• Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in the state of Massachusetts.

Skills

• Organizational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and proofreading.
• Time management and multitasking.
• Research, writing, and verbal communication.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans.
• Paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.