KLR Executive Search Group is proud to partner with a Boston based Employment Law Firm to recruit an Associate-level Employment Attorney who has litigation experience and is skilled at counseling clients. This Associate will have the opportunity to join a team-oriented, tech-forward, and collaborative group of attorneys advocating for employees. The Firm represents executives and professionals before the MCAD, EEOC, state, and federal courts of Massachusetts across a range of industries.

The Firm is committed to delivering the highest standard of legal excellence. They pride themselves on consistently producing top-tier work that meets the complex needs of their clients. The Firm’s Attorneys handle complex cases including discrimination, wrongful termination, sexual harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour matters. The Firm has a strong culture of professional development. Their attorneys are all rated by Super Lawyers and have had cases featured in the Boston Business Journal , the Boston Globe, and Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Our Client is seeking an Attorney to work in a dynamic, growing law firm where everyone is passionate about what they do and practice with excellence.

Responsibilities :

• Lead complex plaintiff-side employment litigation cases, including discrimination, wrongful termination, sexual harassment, and wage and hour disputes.
• Review and negotiate employment contracts for executives and professionals.
• Cultivate and maintain client relationships, ensuring exceptional service and communication.
• Engage in community outreach and networking to promote the Firm and its mission.
• Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends impacting employment litigation.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, court documents, briefs, and client advice letters.
• Research and draft memoranda, court documents, briefs, and client advice letters.

Qualifications :

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials and admitted to practice in Massachusetts.
• 5+ years of litigation experience (employment litigation experience strongly preferred).
• Experience in forums that handle employment claims at the administrative level: MCAD and EEOC.
• Detail-oriented and pragmatic, with strong communication and interpersonal skills, alongside excellent research and writing abilities.
• Must have the capacity to interact effectively with clients.
• Strong drafting & verbal communication skills, the ability to solve practical problems, and comfortable working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial setting.

Benefits:

• The Firm entrusts their attorneys with significant autonomy, empowering them to manage cases and client relationships independently while providing the support they need for their success.
• High level of client interaction, interaction with opposing counsel and case/matter responsibility.
• Writing, speaking, and networking opportunities.
• Excellent client base consisting of executives and professionals across a range of industries.
• Flexible hybrid schedule & technology that allows attorneys to work from home when appropriate.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including health insurance, vacation pay, 401k plan, and profit-sharing plan (subject to plan eligibility requirements).