Associate Attorney needed for Pembroke office

A law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join their Labor & Employment team in Pembroke, MA.

Job Overview: The Associate Attorney will play a pivotal role in providing legal support and counsel to the firm's clients in labor and employment matters. They will be responsible for conducting legal research, analyzing programs, and offering advice to management and various employee groups. Additionally, the Associate Attorney will oversee the municipal civil service grievances/appeals process, participate in contract negotiations, and demonstrate both independent work capabilities and effective teamwork.

Job Details:

• Perform legal research, program analysis, and offer advice and counsel to management and other employee groups.
• Manage the municipal civil service grievances/appeals process.
• Conduct contract negotiations on behalf of clients.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Execute other duties within the office as assigned.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Willingness to consider applicants awaiting Bar results.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Bar of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (or eligibility to waive in).

Skills:

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
• Proficient in legal writing and documentation.

The attorneys at this law firm are specialists in municipal labor and employment law. Their areas of practice include civil service, onsite training, school law, collective bargaining, and litigation. The firm is located in Pembroke, MA.