Hybrid Employment Litigation & Counseling Associate

Jobot; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401(k) with pretax and after-tax defr

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

HSA employer contribution

Job summary

Jobot in Boston seeks an Associate to join a growing employment practice blending litigation with proactive counseling. You will manage disputes and advise on strategy, with regular client interaction from day one. The role combines courtroom exposure with hands-on advice on personnel matters in a fast-moving environment.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of employment law experience, strong drafting skills, and a collaborative mindset. A hybrid schedule and a supportive team culture are offered.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted (or eligible for admission) in Massachusetts.
• 4+ years of employment law experience at a law firm or similar setting.
• Demonstrated experience litigating employment matters and counseling employers on compliance.
• Track record drafting employment related policies and agreements.
• Hands-on experience conducting workplace investigations and supporting training initiatives.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Sound judgment, strong problem-solving instincts, and close attention to detail.
• Proven ability to juggle multiple matters while collaborating well within a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of employment litigation, covering discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour disputes, restrictive covenants, and breach of contract claims
• Represent employer clients before state and federal courts, as well as administrative agencies
• Counsel clients on employment law compliance and best practices for the modern workplace
• Draft and review workplace policies, employment agreements, and employee handbooks
• Lead internal investigations and help design and deliver employment related training
• Partner with colleagues and clients to craft pragmatic, risk conscious solutions to workplace challenges

Skills

Employment litigation

Employer counseling

Policy drafting

Workplace investigations

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

J.D. or LLM

Job description

Jobot in Boston seeks an Associate to join a growing employment practice blending litigation with proactive counseling. You will manage disputes and advise on strategy, with regular client interaction from day one. The role combines courtroom exposure with hands-on advice on personnel matters in a fast-moving environment.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of employment law experience, strong drafting skills, and a collaborative mindset. A hybrid schedule and a supportive team culture are offered.