Smith Harvey Associates · 5 hours ago
Attorney
Hingham, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $165K/yr
5+ years expSmith Harvey Associates is a well-regarded South Shore law firm seeking two seasoned attorneys with backgrounds in civil litigation and employment law. The role involves handling a variety of disputes, providing legal counsel, and representing clients in various legal proceedings.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Sarah Harvey, ACC
Responsibilities
General civil litigation handling a variety of disputes including Probate and Estate Disputes, Probate Administration, Construction, Business, Insurance coverage (defense), and Personal Injury litigation
Employment law, counseling and advocating on behalf of individuals and employers in workplace disputes
Assisting clients in negotiating severance agreements; providing advice and strategies regarding wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation and whistleblower claims; advising and drafting employment agreements including restrictive covenant agreements; counseling employers on personnel matters and HR compliance; and providing representation in state and federal court, mediations, MCAD/EEOC proceedings, and wage investigations
Strong background to include motion practice, depositions, alternative dispute resolution, some trial experience
Familiarity with the rules of civil procedure, and comfortable communicating with clients and making decisions regarding case strategy
Ability to be comfortable reviewing discovery documents and other written data to develop case strategy, determining settlement valuation, and communicating with clients for counseling purposes
Strong writing and negotiation skills are required
Interest in developing new business and marketing services and legal assistance offered by the firm
Qualification
Required
Extensive experience in general civil litigation handling a variety of disputes including Probate and Estate Disputes, Probate Administration, Construction, Business, Insurance coverage (defense), and Personal Injury litigation
Experience in employment law, counseling and advocating on behalf of individuals and employers in workplace disputes
Ability to assist clients in negotiating severance agreements
Providing advice and strategies regarding wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation and whistleblower claims
Advising and drafting employment agreements including restrictive covenant agreements
Counseling employers on personnel matters and HR compliance
Providing representation in state and federal court, mediations, MCAD/EEOC proceedings, and wage investigations
Strong background in motion practice, depositions, alternative dispute resolution, and some trial experience
Familiarity with the rules of civil procedure
Comfortable communicating with clients and making decisions regarding case strategy
Ability to review discovery documents and other written data to develop case strategy
Determining settlement valuation
Strong writing and negotiation skills
Interest in developing new business and marketing services and legal assistance offered by the firm
Friendly affable personality who can work in a small and comfortable environment
MA Law licence required
Benefits
401(k) matching
Health insurance stipend
Paid time off
Company
Smith Harvey Associates
Smith Harvey Associates is a woman owned boutique executive search firm located in the Boston area, with a focus on sales and marketing, finance, and HR on a national basis.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase