Litigation Associate Attorney

Jobot; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (HSA eligible)

Dental and vision insurance

FSA options

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Family and medical leave

401(k) with profit-sharing

Parental leave

Mentorship opportunities

Community involvement

Job summary

Jobot in Portland, Maine is seeking a Litigation Associate to join its civil litigation practice, focusing on insurance defense and related matters. The role offers meaningful responsibility early in your career within a collaborative, well-regarded platform.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of litigation experience and strong research, writing, and analytical skills, with Maine Bar eligibility or admission in progress. This is a hybrid, full-time position with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and Maine Bar admission or ability to obtain promptly
• Approximately 2+ years of litigation experience preferred
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to handle matters with ownership and work with trial attorneys

Responsibilities

• Manage insurance defense and civil litigation from start to resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda
• Take and defend depositions
• Appear at court hearings, mediations, and arbitrations
• Analyze liability, damages, and case exposure
• Work with insurers, insureds, businesses, and professionals
• Assist with trial prep and participate in trials
• Collaborate with partners on complex matters

Skills

Litigation experience

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Client service

Communication skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Litigation Associate Attorney

$118000 - $138000 per year | Portland, ME | Hybrid | Permanent

A highly regarded New England law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate to join its Portland, Maine office and growing civil litigation practice.

A bit about us:

Portland, Maine

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

A highly regarded New England law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate to join its Portland, Maine office and growing civil litigation practice.

This position will focus primarily on insurance defense and general civil litigation, with the opportunity to handle matters involving personal injury, premises liability, product liability, professional liability, construction disputes, commercial litigation, insurance coverage, and other complex civil matters.

The ideal candidate will have prior litigation experience and be comfortable taking meaningful ownership of matters while working closely with experienced trial attorneys. The role offers direct client exposure, hands-on case responsibility, and the opportunity to continue developing as a well-rounded litigator within a collaborative and highly respected platform.

Why join us?

Why Join

The firm is a full-service New England law firm with a substantial Portland presence and a sophisticated litigation practice representing insurers, businesses, professionals, municipalities, healthcare organizations, and other clients throughout the region.

Associates receive meaningful responsibility early in their careers, including opportunities to meet directly with clients, take and defend depositions, appear in court, and build substantive litigation experience. The firm places a strong emphasis on mentorship, professional development, collaboration, and maintaining a sustainable work-life balance.

The firm’s current associate billable-hour goal is approximately 1,700 hours annually, offering an attractive balance for attorneys who want sophisticated litigation experience without sacrificing quality of life.

Benefits

Benefits include:

• Medical insurance options, including an HSA-eligible plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account options
• Group life insurance
• Firm-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid family and medical leave coverage
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) options
• Historically strong profit-sharing contributions
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Active firm culture, community involvement, and internal committee opportunities

All inquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence.

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Manage insurance defense and civil litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, legal memoranda, and other litigation materials
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Attend court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other proceedings
• Analyze liability, damages, coverage, and overall case exposure
• Work directly with insurers, insureds, businesses, professionals, and other clients
• Assist with trial preparation and participate in trials as experience allows
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on complex and high-exposure matters

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admission to the Maine Bar required or ability to obtain admission promptly
• Approximately 2+ years of litigation experience preferred
• Prior experience in insurance defense, general liability, professional liability, products liability, construction litigation, or related civil litigation strongly preferred
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to independently manage deadlines and caseloads
• Excellent interpersonal and client-service skills
• Interest in developing a long-term litigation practice in Maine

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.