Employment Litigation Associate

Crea Legal Search; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An Am Law 100 firm in Boston is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate with 4–7 years of comprehensive experience in employment litigation, counseling, and traditional labor matters.

The ideal candidate will hold a JD from an accredited law school and MA bar admission (or ability to waive in ASAP).) Responsibilities include drafting pleadings and legal documents, advising clients on labor and employment compliance, conducting internal investigations, negotiating settlements, and supporting

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the MA bar or ability to waive in asap.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents for employment litigation cases.
• Provide legal advice to clients on labor and employment matters, including compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Assist with internal investigations into workplace misconduct, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
• Participate in negotiations and settlement discussions with opposing parties in employment disputes.
• Support Senior Attorneys in complex matters, including trial preparation and courtroom appearances.

Skills

Employment litigation

Employment counseling

Labor law

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

An Am Law 100 firm is currently in search of a Labor & Employment Associate for their Boston office.

The ideal candidate should possess:

• 4-7 years of comprehensive experience in employment litigation, employment counseling, and traditional labor work, demonstrating a strong understanding of labor and employment law intricacies.
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the MA bar, or the ability to waive in asap.

Duties:

• Drafting pleadings, motions, and other legal documents for employment litigation cases.
• Providing legal advice and counsel to clients on a wide range of labor and employment matters, including compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Assisting with internal investigations into allegations of workplace misconduct, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
• Participating in negotiations and settlement discussions with opposing parties in employment disputes.
• Providing support to Senior Attorneys in complex employment litigation matters, including trial preparation and courtroom appearances.

Compensation and Benefits:

• $240,000 - $300,000
• Annual billable hours target of 1800.
• Additionally, the firm provides an exceptional benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional development of their employees.