Associate Attorney - Employment

BCG Attorney Search; Southborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney for its Employment Practice in Southborough, MA. The role involves litigation, counseling, drafting, investigations, and training, with a hybrid schedule of three in-office days.

The candidate will handle policy drafting, HR counseling, and client communications, contributing to a collaborative team focused on employment disputes and compliance. A JD and MA license are required, with 3–8 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school is required.
• Massachusetts bar admission is required; other state admissions are a plus.
• 3–8 years experience in employment law.
• Experience representing employers in employment disputes.
• Strong academic background in law school.

Responsibilities

• Draft and revise employment policies, handbooks, and agreements.
• Provide counseling on HR and employment compliance matters.
• Litigate employment cases including 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 updates.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Proofreading

Time management

Multitasking

Research

Writing

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Associate Attorney for their Employment Practice Area in Southborough, MA. The associate will engage 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.
• Perform other related duties as required.

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; additional 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.