FULL TIME Associate Attorney

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.

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
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)
Strong academic background with a Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school.
Licensed to practice law in the state of Massachusetts. (Attention to detail and strong proofreading skills
Strong research, writing, and verbal communication skills
Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off.
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.

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. Dedicated to Diversity: Diversity within the Firm promotes an open and mutually respectful workplace and the delivery of superior service to its clients.

nCompany 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.
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.
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\n\r\nWith 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.