Associate Attorney

Clifford & Kenny, LLP is a well-established, growing law firm located in Pembroke, MA, providing expert labor and employment counsel to many Massachusetts municipalities, as well as housing authorities, financial institutions, and other private clients. We also provide on-site training in many areas of labor and employment topics, as well as conduct independent workplace investigations.

Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.

We are seeking an associate attorney. Candidate must possess excellent writing skills and the ability to communicate with clients, be highly motivated, and have strong organizational skills for a fast-paced environment. Associates with our firm are typically projected to earn $90-100,000 in their first year.

This is not a remote position so the candidate will need to live within commuting distance to the office.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The associate attorney is vital to the operation of our growing office, therefore, regular attendance is essential to the job. Primary responsibilities of the associate attorney include (but are not limited to) the following:

· Perform research, program analysis, and provide advice and counsel to management and other employee groups

· Manage the municipal civil service grievances/appeals process

· Conduct contract negotiations

· Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team

· Perform other duties within the office as assigned

 

Required Education and Experience

· Juris Doctor

· 1-2 years experience minimum

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is largely a sedentary role, however the employee may at times be required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. xrczosw

AAP/EEO Statement

Clifford & Kenny, LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Clifford & Kenny, LLP does not discriminate based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification under the law.