Junior Employment Litigation Associate

Fisher Phillips; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) with profit sharing

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Fisher Phillips seeks a Junior Employment Litigation Associate in Portland, ME to handle matters from inception through resolution. The role involves drafting pleadings, managing discovery, motions, depositions, and mediations, with mentorship from seasoned attorneys to grow a practice in employment law.

Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of litigation experience, excellent academics, and a collaborative, client-focused approach. Maine Bar admission is required or must be pursued."

Qualifications

• Excellent academic credentials.
• Advanced writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters in a busy environment.
• Collaborative mindset with strong client service.

Responsibilities

• Draft and respond to pleadings.
• Manage written and electronic discovery, including e-discovery strategy.
• Draft dispositive and non-dispositive motions and argue them.
• Prepare for and defend depositions; participate in mediations.

Skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Advocacy skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

Maine Bar admission

Job description

Overview

• The role involves handling litigation matters from inception through resolution, including drafting and responding to pleadings, managing written and electronic discovery (including e-discovery strategy), drafting and arguing dispositive and non-dispositive motions, preparing for and defending depositions, and participating in mediations.
• While prior employment law experience is preferred, the firm is also interested in litigators from other defense-side complex litigation practices who demonstrate a strong interest in developing an employment law practice.

Posting details

Practice Area: Labor and Employment

The Portland, ME office of Fisher Phillips is seeking a Junior Employment Litigation Associate with 2-3 years of litigation experience to join our growing team. Ideal candidates will bring a desire to grow their skills and build their practice under the mentorship of seasoned attorneys while taking on meaningful, client-facing work immediately.

About the Role

Qualified candidates will have experience handling litigation matters at various stages, from inception through resolution including:

• Drafting and responding to pleadings
• Managing written and electronic discovery, including e-discovery strategy
• Drafting dispositive and non-dispositive motions
• Arguing non-dispositive motions
• Preparing for and defending depositions
• Participating in mediations

While prior employment law experience is preferred, we are equally interested in litigators from other defense-side complex litigation practices who demonstrate a strong interest in developing an employment law practice and contributing to firm growth.

What We’re Looking For

Successful candidates will bring:

• Excellent academic credentials
• Advanced writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• The ability to manage multiple complex matters in a busy but supportive environment
• A collaborative mindset, empathy for teammates, and a strong commitment to client service
• Admission to the Maine Bar is required
• must have it or be willing to apply and get it.

Benefits

Fisher Phillips offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with carve-out election and profit sharing
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Optional benefits include critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, student loan refinancing, dependent life insurance, and pet insurance.

The yearly salary range for this position is $150,000 - $160,000. Actual base pay within this range will be determined by several components, including but not limited to relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Please note: Fisher Phillips is accepting resumes from search firms for this position.