Labor Associate

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

# Labor Associate

Jackson Lewis . is a law firm focused on labor and employment law since 1958. With more than 950 attorneys located in major cities nationwide, the firm offers employers proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged, stable and diverse.

The firm is currently looking to hire a Labor Associate for its Boston, MA location. This is a full-time position with a job requisition ID of R343-2023.

## Responsibilities

The Labor Associate will primarily be responsible for traditional labor law representing employers, but will also include advice and counsel work with employers regarding federal and Massachusetts workplace laws and other assignments, as needed. The position may also involve due diligence of employer operations for workplace law issues in conjunction with acquisitions/mergers.

Specific duties and responsibilities of the Labor Associate include:

* Handling unfair labor practice charges at the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”)
* Researching and writing
* Representing management in NLRB elections
* Providing legal advice to employers regarding union organizing, corporate campaigns, card check and neutrality agreements
* Negotiating and/or providing legal advice regarding collective bargaining agreements
* Handling grievance, arbitration and unfair labor practice proceedings
* Obtaining mass picketing injunctions
* Advising employers on federal and Massachusetts wage and hour issues, leave management, disability accommodating issues and other workplace issues
* Reviewing handbooks, policies and forms for compliance with federal and state law
* Reviewing compensation, commission and bonus plans
* Conducting management training regarding labor relations, federal and Massachusetts workplace issues and, harassment, discrimination and retaliation

## Skills and Educational Requirements

The ideal candidate for this position should have the following:

* JD from an accredited law school
* Minimum of 5 years of traditional labor law experience is preferred
* MA Bar Admission
* Understanding of current agency (state and federal) enforcement techniques preferred
* Excellent attention to detail
* Strong organizational and project management skills
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Bilingual, English and Spanish, is preferred but not required
* May include regular business travel

## Salary Information

Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.

If you are interested in the Labor Associate role at Jackson Lewis Boston, MA location, please apply today.

Regular business travel may be included

Bilingual, English and Spanish, is preferred but not required

JD from accredited law school

Please apply online at the Jackson Lewis website.

Qualification and Experience JD from accredited law school

Legal