Labor & Employment Non Equity Partner

Boutique Recruiting; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical and dental insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Parking provided

Bar dues paid by firm

Mentorship toward partnership

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is seeking a Labor and Employment Non-Equity Partner in New Hampshire. The retiring partner will transfer a substantial practice with large corporate clients, offering steady, substantive work and a clear path toward partnership.

The role requires 5+ years of labor and employment experience, NH bar admission, and strong discovery and deposition skills. A book of business in the $125k–$200k range is expected for partner candidates.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of labor and employment law experience.
• Admission to the New Hampshire bar.
• Hands-on discovery experience, including written discovery and interrogatories.

Responsibilities

• Manage a labor and employment caseload with ownership of your matters.
• Handle written discovery, requests, and take/defend depositions.
• Retain and prepare expert witnesses and assist in trial prep and trial work.

Skills

Labor & Employment Law

Discovery Experience

Deposition Experience

Litigation Writing

Client Relations

Job description

Position Title: Labor & Employment Non-Equity Partner

A well-established New Hampshire law firm is preparing for the planned retirement of a senior partner who bills roughly 2,400 hours a year. A seasoned partner has stepped forward to take over that practice, and the firm needs a labor and employment attorney to help carry it. The book of business consists of large, longstanding corporate clients, so the work is steady and substantive. The firm also aims to make the practice of law as straightforward as possible, which allows attorneys to focus on their clients and their cases.

Salary Range:

$110,000 - $155,000 / Year DOE

Plus discretionary bonus opportunities tied to hours and fees generated, and to business originated

Responsibilities

• Manage a labor and employment caseload with a high degree of ownership, and spend the large majority of time working your own matters
• Handle written discovery and discovery requests, and take and defend depositions
• Retain and prepare expert witnesses, and take part in trial preparation and trial work where cases require it
• Draft persuasive pleadings, motions, and correspondence for litigated matters
• Appear in court and build direct relationships with clients, including large corporate employers
• Develop new business under a firm-supported business development plan, with expectations set according to your level
• Mentor associates and contribute to the growth of the practice group
• Take on matters from a retiring partner's book as that transition progresses

Requirements

• 5 or more years of labor and employment law experience
• Admission to the New Hampshire bar
• Hands-on discovery experience, including written discovery and interrogatories
• Experience taking and defending depositions, and retaining and preparing experts
• Strong writing skills and a strong academic background
• For partner-level candidates, an existing book of business of $125,000 to $200,000 in labor and employment work
• Trial preparation or trial experience is preferred

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match
• Medical and dental insurance with substantial employer contribution
• Paid vacation, paid sick leave, and paid holidays
• Parking and bar dues paid by the firm
• Mentorship program and a clear path toward partnership