Associate Attorney - Employment

Job Description

Job Description

Bowditch & Dewey is seeking an experienced, team-oriented associate for our Employment Practice Area. The associate assists and supports the assigning attorney(s) in the practice in a mix of litigation, counseling, drafting, investigations and training matters. This position may reside in our Boston, Southborough or Worcester office. The role offers a hybrid schedule with three in office days. This is a full-time position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drafting and revising employment policies, handbooks, employment agreements, separation agreements, settlement agreements and employment releases
• Providing counseling to employers on all HR and employment compliance matters
• Litigating employment cases, including wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, retaliation and wage and hours matters
• Drafting of pleadings, motions, briefs, and correspondence
• Assisting in all phases of litigation including arguing and defending motions, taking and defending depositions and participating in mediations, arbitrations and trials
• Preparing, reviewing and analyzing voluminous discovery productions and identifying key documents
• Communicating with clients, analyzing client needs, providing sound legal and client centric advice, and status updates
• Providing status updates to the assigning attorney(s)
• Other related duties as required.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Three (3) – eight (8) years of experience in an employment practice area
• Proven experience in representing employers, large and small, in various employment disputes
• Strong academic background with a Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the state of Massachusetts. (Member of the Massachusetts Bar) (Multiple state Bar admissions are a plus)
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and strong proofreading skills
• Time management and multitasking abilities
• Strong research, writing, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and effectively work as part of a larger team

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the firm.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment with a team of dedicated professionals.
• The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below and represents a reasonable estimate of the starting salary range. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on job-related factors including experience, geographic location, external market data and our internal market.

Base compensation of $135,000 - $165,000; bonus eligible per our associate bonus policy

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for excellence and a desire to contribute to a reputable law firm, we encourage you to apply for our Associate position. Take the next step in your career and become part of our success story today!

Dedicated to Diversity: Bowditch & Dewey focuses on inclusive hiring of those candidates having excellent skills with a broad range of experiences, knowledge, and perspectives. Diversity within the Firm promotes an open and mutually respectful workplace and the delivery of superior service to its clients.

Human Resources Department
Bowditch & Dewey, LLP
446 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01608

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bowditch is a highly-regarded law firm handling sophisticated transactions, challenging litigation and complex regulatory issues for businesses, families and institutions throughout Massachusetts, the region and beyond.

With more than 70 lawyers seamlessly connected in three strategic Massachusetts offices – Boston, Southborough and Worcester ­– Bowditch is a preeminent law firm, deep in the areas of business and finance, real estate and environmental, litigation, employment and labor, and estate and tax planning, delivering outstanding client satisfaction and big-firm quality legal services.

Company Description

Bowditch is a highly-regarded law firm handling sophisticated transactions, challenging litigation and complex regulatory issues for businesses, families and institutions throughout Massachusetts, the region and beyond.\r\rWith more than 70 lawyers seamlessly connected in three strategic Massachusetts offices – Boston, Southborough and Worcester ­– Bowditch is a preeminent law firm, deep in the areas of business and finance, real estate and environmental, litigation, employment and labor, and estate and tax planning, delivering outstanding client satisfaction and big-firm quality legal services.