Employment Associate

remotepeople; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Remote People, on behalf of a large AmLaw 100 law firm, seeks an Employment Associate to join its Boston team. You will handle employment litigation and advisory work across industries, including policies, investigations, and training.

The ideal candidate has a J.D. or LL.M. from an ABA-accredited school, Massachusetts admission, and at least 3 years of employment law experience, with strong communication and collaborative skills for a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.M. from ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted or eligible for Massachusetts bar.
• 3+ years of employment law experience.
• Litigating employment matters before state/federal courts and administrative agencies.
• Advising employers on employment compliance.
• Drafting employment policies and agreements.
• Conducting investigations.
• Delivering compliance training.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong judgment and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to prioritize, stay organized, and take ownership of matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of employment litigation, including discrimination, wage and hour, non-compete, and breach of contract matters.
• Provide ongoing employment and HR counseling on complex workplace issues.
• Draft employment policies and employment-related agreements.
• Conduct workplace investigations.
• Deliver employment-related compliance training.

Skills

Communication skills

Judgment

Problem-solving

Organization

Teamwork

Prioritization

Education

J.D./LL.M. (ABA-accredited)

Massachusetts bar admission

Job description

Remote People is recruiting on behalf of a large, globally active AmLaw 100 law firm for an Employment Associate to join its team in Boston. The firm's employment group has deep institutional knowledge of the federal, state, and local employment laws affecting employers across industries, handling both litigation and day-to-day advisory work, including complex benefits and equity compensation matters.

What You'll Do

• Handle all aspects of employment litigation, including discrimination, wage and hour, non-compete, and breach of contract matters
• Provide ongoing employment and HR counseling on complex workplace issues
• Draft employment policies and employment-related agreements
• Conduct workplace investigations
• Deliver employment-related compliance training

What You Bring

• J.D. or LL.M. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admitted or eligible for admission in Massachusetts
• 3+ years of employment law experience, including:
• Litigating employment matters before state/federal courts and administrative agencies
• Advising employers on employment compliance
• Drafting employment policies and agreements
• Conducting investigations
• Delivering compliance training
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong judgment and problem-solving ability
• Ability to prioritize, stay organized, and take ownership of matters in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach