Dynamic Employment Litigation & Counseling Associate

Jobot; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 110,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Employment Associate to join a collaborative practice representing management-side clients in a broad range of workplace matters. This role combines employment litigation with day-to-day counseling and strategic advice, providing attorneys with meaningful exposure to both dispute resolution and proactive risk management.

We provide early responsibility, direct client interaction, and substantial involvement in all phases of case work.

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of litigation experience, with employment law experience preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong interest in combining litigation with advice and counseling work.
• Experience representing employers is preferred.
• Labor or public-sector employment experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in employment-related litigation and administrative proceedings
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, legal memoranda, and briefs
• Conduct legal research and analyze complex employment law issues
• Advise clients on workplace policies, compliance matters, personnel issues, and risk management strategies
• Participate in mediations, hearings, depositions, and trial preparation
• Assist clients with employment investigations and workplace disputes
• Manage case files, deadlines, and litigation strategy across multiple active matters
• Collaborate with attorneys across related practice areas to address client needs

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Draft pleadings

Written communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

Jobot is seeking an Employment Associate to join a collaborative practice representing management-side clients in a broad range of workplace matters. This role combines employment litigation with day-to-day counseling and strategic advice, providing attorneys with meaningful exposure to both dispute resolution and proactive risk management.

We provide early responsibility, direct client interaction, and substantial involvement in all phases of case work.