Dynamic Employment Litigation Associate — On-Site Needham, MA

New Haven County Bar Association; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Rodman Employment Law in Needham, MA, is seeking a full-time, on-site associate to join a busy employment law and civil litigation practice. The role offers direct client contact, training on Massachusetts civil litigation, and opportunities for written and oral advocacy, research, and case strategy.

Ideal candidates have a Juris Doctorate, MA licensure, and 3–6 years of civil litigation experience; strong writing and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for learning the practice of employment law.
• Efficient execution of case and non-case related assignments.
• Accurate, organized, and comprehensive legal and factual research product.
• Interest in being familiar with all case materials for assigned matters.
• Strategic, well-reasoned work product.
• Ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize, keep track of deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of the team.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally orally and in writing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Westlaw.

Responsibilities

• Draft letters, pleadings, motions, filings, and client communications.
• Advocate in court, mediation, and administrative proceedings.
• Conduct legal research and support case strategy with partners and team.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, mediators, experts, and others.
• Participate in case strategy discussions with partners and team.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Legal research

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Oral communication

Written communication

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Westlaw

Education

Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Westlaw

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Rodman Employment Law in Needham, MA, is seeking a full-time, on-site associate to join a busy employment law and civil litigation practice. The role offers direct client contact, training on Massachusetts civil litigation, and opportunities for written and oral advocacy, research, and case strategy.

Ideal candidates have a Juris Doctorate, MA licensure, and 3–6 years of civil litigation experience; strong writing and communication skills are required.