Civil Litigation Associate Attorney

Jobot; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 118,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot, a highly regarded New England law firm, seeks a Civil Litigation Associate to join its Portland, ME office. The role focuses on managing insurance defense and civil litigation matters from inception through resolution, drafting pleadings and motions, and handling depositions and hearings.

Ideal candidates have a J.D. from an accredited law school, Maine Bar admission (or ability to obtain promptly), and roughly 2+ years of litigation experience with strong research, writing, and

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Maine Bar required or ability to obtain admission promptly.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage insurance defense and civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, legal memoranda, and other litigation materials.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Attend court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other proceedings.
• Analyze liability, damages, coverage, and overall case exposure.
• Work directly with insurers, insureds, businesses, professionals, and other clients.
• Assist with trial preparation and participate in trials as experience allows.
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on complex and high-exposure matters.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Client service

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Bar admission Maine or ability to obtain

Job description

Civil Litigation Associate Attorney

$118000 - $138000 per year | Portland, ME | On-site | Permanent

A highly regarded New England law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate to join its Portland, Maine office and growing civil litigation practice.

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Manage insurance defense and civil litigation matters from inception through resolution


• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, legal memoranda, and other litigation materials


• Conduct and defend depositions


• Attend court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other proceedings


• Analyze liability, damages, coverage, and overall case exposure


• Work directly with insurers, insureds, businesses, professionals, and other clients


• Assist with trial preparation and participate in trials as experience allows


• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on complex and high-exposure matters

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school


• Admission to the Maine Bar required or ability to obtain admission promptly


• Approximately 2+ years of litigation experience preferred


• Prior experience in insurance defense, general liability, professional liability, products liability, construction litigation, or related civil litigation strongly preferred


• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills


• Strong attention to detail and ability to independently manage deadlines and caseloads


• Excellent interpersonal and client-service skills


• Interest in developing a long-term litigation practice in Maine

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.