Employment Associate

Job overview

The Employment Associate role is based in either Portland, ME, or Concord, NH; the listing identifies Portland, ME. Compensation is $105,000–$109,000 for associates with 0–3 years of relevant experience, or $110,000–$127,000 for associates with 3+ years, with eligibility for bonuses. Preti Flaherty’s Employment Law Practice Group advises employers across New England. The attorney advises and counsels clients and handles employment litigation matters. The role contributes to client representation through legal research, drafting, case management, and litigation work across state and federal courts and administrative agencies.

What you'll do

• Advise and counsel clients on employment law matters
• handle litigation matters
• draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda
• conduct legal research and analysis
• manage multiple cases and deadlines
• communicate with clients and collaborate with the practice group.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

employment associate

employment law

portland me

concord nh

preti flaherty

$105,000–$127,000/year by experience

attorney

employment litigation

client counseling

juris doctor

bar membership

legal research

pleadings and motions

new england

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and retirement benefits.

Why this role

Requires a Juris Doctor and active bar membership, or anticipated membership within 6–12 months, in NH, ME, or MA; 2–5 years of litigation experience, ideally in employment law. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and retirement benefits.

About the employer

Preti Flaherty is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.