Associate Attorney - Employment Litigation (Boston)

Omega Point Partners; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Omega Point Partners in Boston seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Employment Litigation practice, handling sophisticated disputes, advising employers on workplace matters, and growing within a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment. The role emphasizes client interaction and meaningful litigation responsibility.

Requirements include a JD from an accredited law school, active Massachusetts Bar admission, 3–7 years of labor and employment litigation experience, and excellence in writing

Qualifications

• JD from accredited law school with strong academic record.
• Active Massachusetts Bar admission, in good standing.
• 3-7 years of labor and employment litigation experience.
• Experience handling employment-related disputes including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, wage and hour matters, and other workplace-related issues.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Labor & employment litigation

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Deposition skills

Case management

Independent & collaborative

Drafting pleadings

Court appearances

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Massachusetts Bar admission

Job description

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY -- EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION

Labor & Employment Practice Group

Location: Boston, MA

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Our Client

Our client, ahighly 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 collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.

Candidate Profile

• JDfrom 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 experiencedrafting 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
• Large law firm or employment boutique experience 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
• Conductwitness interviews, legal research, and case analysis
• Take and defend depositionsand 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
• Collaboratewith attorneys across the firm's labor and employment practice on complex matters
• Manage case filesand 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.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Salary: $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.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a resume, law school transcript, and cover letter for consideration.

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.