Associate, Employment Litigation

Constangy; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP in Boston seeks an Associate with 3 to 7 years of experience. The ideal candidate will thrive in a hybrid work setting and handle discovery, pleadings, motions, and depositions in state and federal court and arbitration, focusing on discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and related matters.

Candidates should have strong writing and analytical skills, be able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, and be licensed to practice

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in labor and employment law.
• Experience drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings; drafting and arguing motions.
• Experience taking and defending depositions in state and federal court and arbitration.
• Licensed to practice law in Massachusetts.
• Strong writing and analytical skills; ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide counsel to clients on labor and employment matters.
• Represent clients in state and federal court and arbitration.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery responses; handle depositions.
• Collaborate with partners and teams in a hybrid work setting.

Skills

Labor and employment law

Legal drafting

Discovery responses

Motions drafting

Deposition handling

Legal writing

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

Description

The Boston office of Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete seeks an Associate with 3 to 7 years of experience. The ideal candidate should be comfortable and experienced working in a hybrid work environment. They should have experience drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting and arguing motions, and taking and defending depositions, primarily in state and federal court and arbitration involving claims of discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and other related matters. Experience providing advice and counsel support to clients is preferred. Significant experience in labor and employment law is required. Excellent academic credentials, strong writing and analytical skills, and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must be licensed to practice law in Massachusetts.

We expect to consider qualified Associate candidates within the range of $230,000 - $265,000 per year however, we do make hiring decisions based on each candidate’s unique experience, as well as additional factors.

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, and compensation. Our Firm prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender expression or identity, change of sex or transgender status, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, and compensation. Our Firm prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); gender; gender expression or identity; change of sex or transgender status; sexual orientation; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military or veteran status; or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.