Associate Attorney with 2-5 years of experience

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm based in Waltham, MA, is actively seeking an Associate Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate for this role will have 2-5 years of law firm or similar experience. The Associate Attorney will primarily focus on leading and supporting investigations, employment litigation, and employment counseling. Experience in investigations, litigation, employment law, or education law is a plus. The candidate must be admitted to practice in Massachusetts.

Duties:

• Lead and support investigations related to various legal matters.
• Handle employment litigation cases and represent clients in legal proceedings.
• Provide employment counseling to clients, offering legal guidance and advice.
• Collaborate with a legal team to analyze and address employment-related legal issues.
• Prepare legal documents, conduct legal research, and build case strategies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment law and legal developments.
• Engage in client consultations and meetings as needed.
• Assist in educational law matters when required.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admission to the Massachusetts Bar.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a law firm or similar legal environment.
• Strong understanding of employment law and relevant legal concepts.
• Familiarity with investigations, litigation, and education law is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and legal research skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical capabilities.

Benefits offered:

• Competitive salary.
• Paid sick leave and vacation.
• Eligibility to participate in the firm's 401(k) plan after one year of employment.
• Professional liability insurance coverage.
• Payment of annual Board of Bar Overseers dues.
• Payment of annual membership dues in a local Bar association.
• Contributions toward health insurance premiums.

This is an exciting opportunity for an Associate Attorney to join a prominent law firm in Waltham, MA. The firm is looking for a candidate with 2-5 years of legal experience who can actively engage in investigations, employment litigation, and employment counseling. If you meet these qualifications and are admitted to practice in Massachusetts, we encourage you to apply for this position.

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