Employment Litigation Associate

SkyWater Search Partners; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyWater Search Partners is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate for its Boston office. This role is perfect for an attorney with 3-5 years of experience in labor and employment litigation, handling complex employment matters in a collaborative work environment.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in employment law, excellent research and writing skills, and must be admitted to practice in Massachusetts. The position offers competitive compensation between $220,000 and $260,000 alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in labor and employment litigation.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Prior federal judicial clerkship experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle employment litigation matters.
• Conduct workplace investigations and interview witnesses.
• Draft motions and legal filings.

Skills

Labor and employment litigation experience

Understanding of federal and Massachusetts employment laws

Research and writing skills

Ability to conduct workplace investigations

Court appearance experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Admission to practice in Massachusetts

Job description

A highly regarded national law firm is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate to join its Boston office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 3–5 years of labor and employment litigation experience who is looking to work on sophisticated employment matters within a collaborative and nationally recognized practice.

The ideal candidate will have experience handling employment litigation matters, conducting workplace investigations, interviewing witnesses, drafting motions and other legal filings, attending court appearances, and advising employers on a broad range of workplace law issues. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of federal and Massachusetts employment laws, excellent research and writing skills, and strong academic credentials. Admission to practice in Massachusetts is required, and prior federal judicial clerkship experience is a plus.

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Join a nationally recognized management-side labor and employment practice.
• Work on a diverse mix of employment litigation, counseling, and workplace investigations.
• Receive meaningful client exposure and early responsibility on sophisticated matters.
• Collaborate with highly regarded practitioners in a collegial and team-oriented environment.
• Strong commitment to mentorship, professional development, and long-term career growth.
• Competitive compensation ranging from $220,000 to $260,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking challenging work, direct client interaction, and a platform for continued professional development within a premier labor and employment practice.