Associate Attorney - Labor and Employment

Harris Beach Murtha•Boston, MA

1d•$130,000 - $185,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Harris Beach Murtha seeks a mid-level associate to join its Labor & Employment Practice Group. The Associate will work on a broad range of employment matters, including discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour, breach of contract, and other statutory and common law claims arising under state and federal law. This position will also involve counseling employer clients and providing day-to-day guidance on a variety of workplace and employment-related issues. Candidates with other relevant litigation experience and strong writing samples are also encouraged to apply, as the group is willing to provide training. A writing sample is required for consideration and should be submitted with your application.

Requirements

2-4+ years of labor and employment and/or litigation experience
Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school
Admission to the Massachusetts Bar required
Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and objective decision-making
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and client-service skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
A high level of professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail
A positive, flexible, and cooperative attitude
Ability to work effectively with diverse personalities across all levels of the organization

Nice To Haves

Admission in Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, and/or New Hampshire, or eligibility for admission into one or more of those jurisdictions, is a plus
Military experience welcome

Responsibilities

Conduct legal research on a wide variety of employment law matters
Advise employer clients on day-to-day workplace and employment-related issues
Draft and revise employee handbooks, workplace policies, and related documents
Prepare position statements and responses to administrative charges filed with the EEOC, Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, and other regional agencies
Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other submissions in state and federal court
Prepare and respond to discovery requests
Draft deposition outlines, prepare exhibits, and assist with witness preparation
Conduct and defend depositions, as appropriate based on experience
Assist partners with mediations, arbitrations, oral arguments, hearings, fact-finding conferences, and trials
Second chair and, where appropriate, first chair mediations, arbitrations, hearings, oral arguments, and trials
Communicate directly with clients regarding legal strategy, advice, and case developments
Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas to deliver exceptional client service