What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Law Associate Attorney position at Peabody & Arnold LLP?
Peabody & Arnold LLP seeks a mid-level associate to join our dynamic employment practice group. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of employment litigation and/or employment counseling experience.
Our employment practice group represents a wide variety of employers, from some of the state’s largest employers to small business owners, on a wide range of employment issues, including discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, whistleblower, wage and hour, breach of contract, as well as other statutory and common law claims under state and federal law. We offer our clients advice and counseling to minimize the risk of litigation, and also zealously defend our clients when disputes and litigation arise.
Skills and Educational Requirements:
- JD from accredited law school and excellent academic credentials
- Active MA bar admission or ability to obtain admission quickly
- 4-6 years of litigation experience or employment counseling experience
- Outstanding research, writing, and analytic skills
- Strong communication skills
- Attention to detail and commitment to organization and excellence
- Ability to multitask and work independently within a collaborative team setting
Peabody & Arnold understands the importance of having a workforce that reflects the various communities in which we work, and we strive to create an inclusive environment where diverse employees want to work and where they can flourish professionally. We strongly encourage all applicants from all backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer.
