Employment Litigation Attorney

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Litigation Attorney (Employment and Labor Group) Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid)

Compensation: $140,000-$180,000 Base Salary

-This firm also provides it's employees with excellent Health Benefits, multiple Bonus Opportunities, a 401k Plan and other Comprehensive Perks/Benefits-

About the Opportunity
A highly respected, mid-sized law firm in Boston is seeking a Mid-Level Litigation Attorney to join its team. This firm specializes in employment and labor defense and represents a wide range of businesses and institutions, including Fortune 500 companies, major colleges and universities, leading non-profits, and high-tech companies. The environment is collegial, professional, and committed to diversity and inclusion.

Position Summary
The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of litigation experience at a big law firm, litigation boutique, insurance defense firm, or government agency. This role offers meaningful hands-on experience, including direct client contact, depositions, oral advocacy, and participation in investigations and trainings.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently handle pleadings, discovery, depositions, and dispositive motions with partner oversight and feedback.
• Manage e-discovery processes, including working with vendors and platforms.
• Approach litigation strategically and practically, taking responsibility for matters from pre-litigation through resolution.
• Draft high-quality legal documents and take pride in written advocacy.
• Collaborate with colleagues while maintaining the ability to work independently under tight deadlines.

Preferred Experience

• Civil defense litigation background; employment litigation experience strongly preferred .
• Familiarity with restrictive covenants and trial work is a plus.
• Knowledge of employment and/or higher education law is advantageous.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the Massachusetts Bar.
• 5-8 years of litigation experience.
• Strong writing, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Why This Firm?

• Tier 1 rankings in litigation, employment, and labor law by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers.
• Collegial, inclusive work environment with opportunities for growth.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability
  • 401(k) with profit sharing
  • MBTA pass and cell phone reimbursement
  • Professional and business development allowance
• Flexible work options: remote up to two days per week; part-time schedules considered.

If you're looking to join a dynamic and collaborative firm where you'll make an impact day one, please apply to this job posting directly and/or send an updated resume and redacted writing sample to [email protected]!