ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Boston (MA); Hybride; USD 230 000 - 265 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Our client, a highly respected national labor and employment law firm, seeks an Associate Attorney to join the Employment Litigation practice in Boston. The role offers meaningful litigation responsibility, client interaction, and growth in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.

Expect 3–7 years of labor and employment litigation experience, strong drafting and deposition skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• JD from accredited law school with a strong academic record.
• Active Massachusetts Bar admission, in good standing.
• 3–7 years of labor and employment litigation experience.
• Experience handling employment-related disputes (discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, wage/hour).
• Strong drafting of pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses; depositions.

Responsabilités

• Represent employers in employment litigation in state/federal courts, admin proceedings, and arbitration.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
• Conduct witness interviews, legal research, and case analysis.
• Take and defend depositions and assist with trial preparation.

Connaissances

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Deposition handling

Multi-task management

Oral advocacy

Employment counseling

Formation

J.D. from accredited law school

Massachusetts Bar admission

Description du poste

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION

Type Full Time

Posted Oct 27, 2026

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY – EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION

Labor & Employment Practice Group

HYBRID

Our Client

Our client, a highly respected national labor and employment law firm, is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its Employment Litigation practice in Boston. This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated attorney to handle sophisticated employment disputes while working closely with employers on complex workplace matters. The role offers meaningful litigation responsibility, client interaction, and long-term growth within a collaborat ive and entrepreneurial environment.

Candidate Profile

• JD from an accredited law school with a strong academic record
• Active Massachusetts Bar admission, in good standing
• 3-7 years of substantive labor and employment litigation experience
• Experience handling employment-related disputes involving claims of discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, wage and hour matters, and other workplace-related issues
• Strong experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and related litigation documents
• Experience taking and defending depositions
• Experience appearing in state and federal courts, as well as arbitration proceedings
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
• Experience providing employment counseling and advice to management teams is preferred
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Key Responsibilities

• Represent employers in a broad range of employment litigation matters in state and federal courts, administrative proceedings, and arbitration
• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, and discovery requests
• Conduct witness interviews, legal research, and case analysis
• Take and defend depositions and assist with trial and hearing preparation
• Develop litigation strategy and work directly with clients to achieve favorable outcomes
• Advise employers on employment law compliance and workplace risk management issues
• Collaborate with attorneys across the firm's labor and employment practice on complex matters
• Manage case files and litigation deadlines from inception through resolution

Why Join Us?

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the nation's leading labor and employment law practices. Attorneys in this group work directly with sophisticated employer clients across a variety of industries, handling high-stakes litigation and day-to-day counseling matters. The firm offers a collegial environment, strong mentorship, meaningful client contact, and a platform for long-term professional growth and development.

Competitive Salary: USD/YEAR $230,000 - $265,000 annually, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and class year.

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement programs, paid time off, parental leave, professional development resources, and additional employee wellness benefits.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on any characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.