Employment Litigation Associate — Hybrid (Boston)

Sora Resource Group; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement programs

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development resources

Employee wellness benefits

Job summary

Sora Resource Group is representing a highly respected national labor and employment law firm seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Employment Litigation practice in Boston. The role offers meaningful litigation responsibility, close client interaction, and opportunities for long-term growth in a collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from an accredited law school, MA Bar admission, and 3–7 years of labor and employment litigation experience, including handling discrimination,

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with a strong academic record
• Active Massachusetts Bar admission, in good standing
• 3-7 years of substantive labor and employment litigation experience
• Experience handling employment-related disputes including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, wage and hour matters
• Strong experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and related litigation documents
• Experience taking and defending depositions
• Experience appearing in state and federal courts, as well as 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 and advice to management teams is preferred
• Large law firm or employment boutique experience preferred
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in a broad range of employment litigation matters in state and federal courts, administrative proceedings, and arbitration
• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, and discovery requests
• Conduct witness interviews, legal research, and case analysis
• Take and defend depositions and assist with trial and hearing 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

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Deposition experience

Case management

Litigation strategy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Massachusetts Bar admission

Job description

Sora Resource Group is representing a highly respected national labor and employment law firm seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Employment Litigation practice in Boston. The role offers meaningful litigation responsibility, close client interaction, and opportunities for long-term growth in a collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from an accredited law school, MA Bar admission, and 3–7 years of labor and employment litigation experience, including handling discrimination,