Employment Litigation Associate - Hybrid, Boston

Aspire Talent Solutions; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions represents a national labor and employment law firm seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Employment Litigation practice in Boston.

The hybrid role offers meaningful litigation responsibility, client interaction, and opportunities for growth within a collaborative environment. Candidates should have 3-7 years of relevant experience, strong writing, and an interest in advising on workplace compliance.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with a strong academic record.
• Massachusetts Bar admission in good standing.
• 3-7 years of substantive labor and employment litigation experience.
• Experience handling employment-related disputes including discrimination, harassment and wrongful termination.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• Experience appearing in state and federal courts and arbitration proceedings.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience providing employment counseling to management teams preferred.
• Large law firm or employment boutique experience preferred.
• Self-starter who can work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in a broad range of employment litigation matters in state and federal courts, administrative proceedings, and arbitration.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
• Conduct witness interviews, legal research, and case analysis.
• Take and defend depositions and assist with trial preparation.
• Develop litigation strategy and work directly with clients to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Advise employers on employment law compliance and workplace risk management issues.
• Collaborate with attorneys across the firm's labor and employment practice on complex matters.
• Manage case files and litigation deadlines from inception through resolution.

Skills

Massachusetts Bar

Labor & Employment litigation

Litigation strategy

Drafting pleadings

Deposition experience

Case management

Legal writing

Client interaction

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Aspire Talent Solutions represents a national labor and employment law firm seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Employment Litigation practice in Boston.

The hybrid role offers meaningful litigation responsibility, client interaction, and opportunities for growth within a collaborative environment. Candidates should have 3-7 years of relevant experience, strong writing, and an interest in advising on workplace compliance.