Avery Dooley & Noone, LLP

04/19/2023

If you have recently received a provisional offer of employment from a federal employer or a government contractor, and you are in need of a security clearance, you may have any number of questions about how to handle your “next steps.” Thankfully, you do not have to navigate this complex and consequential process on your own. Our experienced legal team has extensive experience managing every aspect of the security clearance application process, and we are available to assist you.

You Need A Security Clearance – Now What? If you have recently received a provisional offer of employment from a federal employer or a government contractor, and you are in need of a security clearance, you may have any number of questions about how to handle your “next steps.” Thankfully, you...

06/09/2020

Recent Babson Baseball grad Sean Harrington '20 became the program's first College Sports Information Directors of America - CoSIDA Academic All-America selection on Tuesday.

https://www.babsonathletics.com/sports/m-basebl/2019-20/releases/20200609jrt67y

04/17/2020

The Coronavirus pandemic has forced many Federal employees and supervisors into the unusual situation of having to work entirely from home. Working remotely carries potential pitfalls that could lead to allegations of substandard work performance, or proposed discipline. In this post, we present general guidance and highlight concerns that an employee or supervisor working from home should be cognizant of.

The Coronavirus pandemic has forced many Federal employees and supervisors into the unusual situation of having to work entirely from home. Working remotely carries potential pitfalls that could lead to allegations of substandard work performance, or proposed discipline. Below, we present general gu...

03/30/2020

With the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the employment and labor landscape changes and evolves almost daily. We are working daily to provide our employer clients with the advice needed to be confident they are complying with the law, considering all legal options, and making sound decisions for their businesses, employees, and community.

Avery Dooley and Noone, LLP specializes in employment law, including advising small and medium sized businesses on all aspects of the complex field of labor and employment law.

03/05/2018

In today's job market, you may be required to apply for a security clearance, learn more about it here:

Before an applicant is granted eligibility to hold a security clearance, he-or-she must undergo an extensive background investigation. Generally, this process begins when the applicant is given a conditional offer of employment for a position requiring a security clearance. At that time, the applica...

03/30/2017

For a better understanding of severance agreements, check out this blog post: http://averydooley.com/blog/understanding-severance-agreements/

Termination from your employment can be an emotional and stressful event with potentially long-lasting impacts on your working career. Terminated employees are often required to sign a severance agreement, which is a contract between an employer and an employee that specifies the terms of an employm...

12/13/2016

We are seeking a paralegal with real estate closing and general practice experience. Candidate should be experienced with real estate closings from inception to completion. Candidate must be proficient with E-Closings, Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel and Outlook), and Timeslips. Duties include closing packages, pre and post-closing matters, contact with Buyers, Sellers, Lenders, Attorneys and Real Estate Agents. Responsibilities include reconciliations, disbursements, resolution of title issues and some general practice administrative assistance. Interested candidates should send resume and salary requirements.

12/13/2016

We are seeking a full or part time administrative assistant to handle various administrative tasks and receptionist duties for a general practice law firm. Candidate should be proficient with Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook. Duties include administrative assistance for attorneys, greeting clients and vendors, answering telephones and client billing. Interested candidates should send resume and salary requirements.

09/07/2016

The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts recently issued a decision expanding premises liability and potential liability risks for property owners. Find out more information in the following blog on our website: http://averydooley.com/blog/premises-liability-expanded-by-sjc-decision/

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court expanded the mode of operations approach for premises liability cases through its decision inBowers v. P. Wile’s Inc., 475 Mass. 34 (2016). The mode of operation approach is now expanded beyond claims involving spillage and breakage cases, and the impact of t...

01/16/2015

General practice law firm in Belmont, MA seeking a self-motivated and detail oriented candidate for a paralegal/legal assistant position. Candidate should possess excellent organizational and writing skills and the ability to maintain professional demeanor while managing multiple tasks. Candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel and Outlook), and Timeslips. Experience with real estate transactions required. Send cover letter, resume and salary requirements.