Hybrid Employment Litigation Associate—Impactful Practice

Australia-Employment; Concord (NH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Portland, ME is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate with 2-6 years of experience 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.

The ideal candidate will enjoy balancing litigation with client counseling while working closely with

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

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Jobot in Portland, ME is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate with 2-6 years of experience 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.

The ideal candidate will enjoy balancing litigation with client counseling while working closely with