Portland, ME - Junior Employment Litigation Associate

Fisher Phillips LLP; Portland (ME); 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 carve-out election and 401

Job summary

Fisher Phillips LLP in Portland, ME seeks a Junior Employment Litigation Associate with 2-3 years of litigation experience to join our growing team. You will handle matters from inception through resolution and gain hands-on client exposure while working under seasoned attorneys.

The role emphasizes drafting pleadings and motions, managing discovery (including e-discovery), preparing for depositions, and participating in mediations. Maine Bar admission is required or eligible.

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.
• Admission to the Maine Bar is required or must be obtained.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Excellent academics

Advanced writing

Advocacy skills

Multi-task management

Team collaboration

Job description

Portland, ME - Junior Employment Litigation Associate

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.