Portland, ME - Mid-Senior Level Employment Litigation Associate

Fisher Phillips LLP; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) with employer match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Fisher Phillips LLP in Portland, ME seeks a Mid-Senior Employment Litigation Associate with 4+ years of defense-side complex litigation experience. The role emphasizes handling matters independently, developing an employment law practice, and potential for a book of business with support from the firm.

It is a partner-track opportunity. The candidate should have significant experience managing complex matters, strong writing and advocacy, and a collaborative client-service mindset.

Qualifications

• Excellent academic credentials.
• Advanced writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters in a busy but supportive environment.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Manage written and electronic discovery, including e-discovery strategy.
• Take and defend depositions; prepare witnesses and exhibits for trials or hearings.
• Lead or participate in mediations and trials; mentor junior attorneys and teams.
• Collaborate with litigation teams to develop strategy and deliver client service.

Skills

Advanced writing

Analytical skills

Advocacy skills

Leadership presence

Business development

Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission: Maine

Job description

Portland, ME - Mid-Senior Level Employment Litigation Associate

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 innovative firm. 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+. 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.