This Boston opportunity combines employment litigation with practical advice to employers on a wide range of workplace issues. Associates handle class action and single-plaintiff cases while helping clients address employment agreements, compensation practices, workforce changes, and everyday compliance questions involving California employment law.
The Work
- Manage litigation tasks in class action and single-plaintiff employment cases, including legal research, drafting, and other case-related work.
- Work on wage-and-hour disputes involving alleged meal and rest period violations, unpaid wages or bonuses, off-the-clock work, and worker misclassification.
- Contribute to defense of class and collective actions and PAGA claims, as well as discrimination, harassment, retaliation, breach of contract, and wrongful termination matters.
- Advise clients on day-to-day employment matters and help assess workforce practices under applicable state and federal employment laws.
- Draft and negotiate employment, termination, severance, and related agreements, and counsel on reductions in force.
- Address restrictive covenants, employee mobility, compensation practices, commission plans, employee policies and training, and leave practices.
What You Bring
- At least two years of labor and employment experience, including both litigation and advice and counsel work.
- Admission to practice in California.
- Strong knowledge of state and federal employment laws, including wage-and-hour laws, the California Labor Code, and discrimination laws.
- Experience with employment matters in state and federal courts and before agencies.
- Experience defending class and collective actions and PAGA claims, and providing day-to-day client advice.
- Trial experience, with strong legal research, analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills.
- Sound professional and business judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage deadlines and competing demands.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently and communicate effectively with clients, lawyers, and other professionals.
Why Consider It
The position brings together contested employment matters and practical counseling, providing exposure to a varied docket that ranges from class and PAGA claims to individual workplace disputes and employer policies.
The described work arrangement includes regular in-office presence with some flexibility to work from home.
Compensation & Benefits
The stated annual salary range is $235,000 to $365,000, depending on experience and qualifications, and the benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance and a 401(k).
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.