Associate Attorney - Labor and Employment

Murtha Cullina LLP; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid leave

Employee assistance

Commuter benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Harris Beach Murtha seeks a mid-level associate for the Labor & Employment Practice Group in Boston. The role involves handling discrimination, wage-hour, breach of contract, and related claims, advising employers and providing day-to-day guidance on workplace issues.

Candidate must have 2-4+ years of labor & employment or litigation experience and a JD from an ABA-accredited school. Massachusetts Bar admission is required, with additional state admissions a plus.

Qualifications

• 2-4+ years of labor & employment and/or litigation experience.
• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the Massachusetts Bar required; additional state admissions a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research on employment law matters.
• Advise employer clients on day-to-day workplace issues.
• Draft and revise employee handbooks and policies.
• Prepare statements and responses to EEOC and state agency charges.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other court submissions.
• Assist with discovery, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas to deliver client service.

Skills

Labor & Employment

Litigation experience

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Location: Boston, MA – Hybrid Work Schedule

Experience Level: 2-4+ years of labor and employment and/or litigation experience

Description: Harris Beach Murtha seeks a mid-level associate to join its Labor & Employment Practice Group. The Associate will work on a broad range of employment matters, including discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour, breach of contract, and other statutory and common law claims arising under state and federal law. This position will also involve counseling employer clients and providing day-to-day guidance on a variety of workplace and employment-related issues. Candidates with other relevant litigation experience and strong writing samples* are also encouraged to apply, as the group is willing to provide training.*A writing sample is required for consideration and should be submitted with your application.

The Labor & Employment Associate will have the opportunity to:

• Conduct legal research on a wide variety of employment law matters
• Advise employer clients on day-to-day workplace and employment-related issues
• Draft and revise employee handbooks, workplace policies, and related documents
• Prepare position statements and responses to administrative charges filed with the EEOC, Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, and other regional agencies
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other submissions in state and federal court
• Prepare and respond to discovery requests
• Draft deposition outlines, prepare exhibits, and assist with witness preparation
• Conduct and defend depositions, as appropriate based on experience
• Assist partners with mediations, arbitrations, oral arguments, hearings, fact-finding conferences, and trials
• Second chair and, where appropriate, first chair mediations, arbitrations, hearings, oral arguments, and trials
• Communicate directly with clients regarding legal strategy, advice, and case developments
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas to deliver exceptional client service

Work Environment and Expectations:

A hybrid work opportunity in Harris Beach Murtha’s Boston office Minimum annual billable requirement of 1800 hours

Applications are encouraged and desired if you have:

• 2-4+ years of labor and employment and/or litigation experience
• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admission to the Massachusetts Bar required
• Admission in Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, and/or New Hampshire, or eligibility for admission into one or more of those jurisdictions, is a plus
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and objective decision-making
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and client-service skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• A high level of professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail
• A positive, flexible, and cooperative attitude
• Ability to work effectively with diverse personalities across all levels of the organization
• Military experience welcome

Salary information below will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position and geographic location. $130,000 – 185,000

Harris Beach Murtha offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports both professional and personal well-being. Benefits include

• medical, dental, and vision insurances
• health savings and flexible spending account options
• life and disability insurances
• retirement plan including 401(k) and profit sharing
• paid leave programs
• employee assistance resources
• commuter and parking benefits where applicable
• professional development opportunities

Eligibility for benefits is subject to applicable plan terms and firm policies.

Harris Beach Murtha is committed to an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from diverse candidates with varied background and skills, including military experience.

Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.