Associate, Employment Litigation

Constangy Brooks Smith & Prophete, LLP ATTY; 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 role involves hybrid work and requires drafting/responding to discovery and pleadings, drafting and arguing motions, and handling depositions in state and federal court and arbitration involving discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination.

Strong writing and independent work are essential. Ideal candidates will have significant labor and employment law experience, excellent

Qualifications

• 3 to 7 years of experience
• Hybrid work environment experience
• Experience drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting and arguing motions, and taking and defending depositions
• Experience in state and federal court and arbitration involving discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination and related matters
• Experience providing advice and counsel to clients in labor and employment law
• Excellent academic credentials, strong writing and analytical skills, ability to manage multiple projects, self-starter and team player
• Massachusetts bar admission or eligibility

Responsibilities

• Drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings
• Drafting and arguing motions
• Taking and defending depositions
• Litigation in state and federal court and arbitration on employment-related matters
• Provide advice and counsel to clients as needed

Skills

Labor and Employment Law

Legal Writing

Discovery & Pleadings

Depositions

Teamwork & Independence

Job 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.