Portland, ME - Mid-Senior Level Employment Litigation Associate

Fisher Phillips; Portland (OR); Vor Ort; USD 170.000 - 210.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) with profit sharing

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Zusammenfassung

Fisher Phillips’ Portland, Maine office seeks a Mid-Senior Litigation Associate with 4+ years of defense-side complex litigation and/or employment litigation experience. The ideal candidate will manage sophisticated matters independently and contribute to building an employment law practice.

This partner-track opportunity emphasizes leadership, client service, and potential to grow a book of business with the firm’s support, mentoring juniors, and collaborating with litigation teams.

Qualifikationen

• 4+ years of defense-side complex litigation and/or employment litigation.
• Ability to manage sophisticated matters independently.
• Maine Bar admission is required.
• Interest in developing an employment law practice and growing a client book.

Aufgaben

• Drafting and responding to pleadings.
• Managing discovery, including e-discovery strategy.
• Drafting and arguing motions, both dispositive and non-dispositive.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Preparing witnesses and strategies for trials and hearings.
• Leading or contributing to mediations and trials.
• Mentoring junior attorneys and collaborating with litigation teams.

Kenntnisse

Writing skills

Analytical thinking

Litigation management

Client service

Leadership

Business development

Bar admission (Maine)

Jobbeschreibung

The growing Portland, ME office of Fisher Phillips is seeking a Mid-Senior Litigation Associate with 4+ years of defense-side complex litigation and/or employment litigation experience. Ideal candidates will bring meaningful background managing sophisticated matters independently, as well as a desire to develop an employment law practice and ultimately grow a book of business with the support of an innovativefirm. This is a partner-track opportunity.

About the Role

Qualified candidates will have significant experience handling complex 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
• Taking and defending depositions
• Preparing witnesses, exhibits and strategies for trials, hearings or depositions
• Leading or substantially participating in mediations and trials
• Mentoring junior attorneys and collaborating with litigation teams

While prior employment law experience is preferred, we are equally interested in senior 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
• Initiative, sound judgment, adaptability, and leadership presence
• Interest in business development and long-term practice growth
• Admission to the Maine Bar is required - - must have it or be willing to apply and get it.

Fisher Phillips is at the forefront of innovation and technology in the legal industry, and we value attorneys who embrace modern tools and forward-thinking approaches to enhance efficiency and client service.

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 $170,000 - $210,000+.

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