Junior Employment Litigation Associate - Grow Your Practice

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

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."