Employment Litigation Associate: Early Responsibility & Counsel

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

Job summary

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

The ideal candidate will have 2–6 years of litigation experience with employment law exposure, strong research and writing skills, and a willingness to

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

Employment law

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

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

The ideal candidate will have 2–6 years of litigation experience with employment law exposure, strong research and writing skills, and a willingness to