Associate Attorney – Employment

Bowditch & Dewey, LLP; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Bowditch & Dewey, LLP is seeking an experienced Employment Associate to support assigning attorneys in a variety of matters, including litigation, counseling, drafting, investigations, and training. The role may reside in Boston, Southborough, or Worcester with a hybrid schedule and three in-office days.

The position is full-time and requires 3–8 years in employment law, a strong academic record, and Massachusetts Bar admission.

Qualifications

• Three (3)–eight (8) years of employment law experience.
• Proven representation of employers in employment disputes.
• Licensed to practice in Massachusetts (Massachusetts Bar).

Responsibilities

• Draft, revise, and negotiate employment policies, handbooks, agreements, and releases.
• Counsel employers on HR and compliance matters.
• Litigate employment disputes, including wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wage/hour issues.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and correspondence.
• Assist in all phases of litigation, including depositions and mediations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Multitasking

Research & writing

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Job description

Bowditch is seeking an experienced, team-oriented associate for our Employment Practice Area. The associate assists and supports the assigning attorney(s) in the practice in a mix of litigation, counseling, drafting, investigations and training matters. This position may reside in our Boston, Southborough or Worcester office. The role offers a hybrid schedule with three in office days. This is a full-time position.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Drafting and revising employment policies, handbooks, employment agreements, separation agreements, settlement agreements and employment releases
• Providing counseling to employers on all HR and employment compliance matters
• Litigating employment cases, including wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, retaliation and wage and hours matters
• Drafting of pleadings, motions, briefs, and correspondence
• Assisting in all phases of litigation including arguing and defending motions, taking and defending depositions and participating in mediations, arbitrations and trials
• Preparing, reviewing, and analyzing voluminous discovery productions and identifying key documents
• Communicating with clients, analyzing client needs, providing sound legal and client centric advice, and status updates
• Providing status updates to the assigning attorney(s)
• Other related duties as required

Qualifications And Requirements

• Three (3) – eight (8) years of experience in an employment practice area
• Proven experience in representing employers, large and small, in various employment disputes
• Strong academic background with a Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in the state of Massachusetts (Member of the Massachusetts Bar) (Multiple state Bar admissions are a plus)
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and strong proofreading skills
• Time management and multitasking abilities
• Strong research, writing, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and effectively work as part of a larger team

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the firm
• A supportive and collaborative work environment with a team of dedicated professionals
• The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below and represents a reasonable estimate of the starting salary range. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on job-related factors including experience, geographic location, external market data, and our internal market.

Base compensation of $135,000 – $165,000; bonus eligible per our associate bonus policy.

Dedicated to Diversity: Bowditch & Dewey focuses on inclusive hiring of those candidates having excellent skills with a broad range of experiences, knowledge, and perspectives. Diversity within the Firm promotes an open and mutually respectful workplace and the delivery of superior service to its clients.

Equal Opportunity Employer