Associate Attorney
Henderson Scott US · Portland, ME · 1 wk ago
Full-time
This is a fully remote role outside of court appearances. You must live in Maine and be admitted to practice law in Maine. There are no billable hours and this is a strictly 40-hour-per-week role.
About the role
This position imparts broad responsibilities and exposes you to a range of legal issues related to consumer protection, including transactional and civil litigation matters. You will manage litigation cases and resolve legal disputes on behalf of clients by developing agreements, negotiating contracts, setting claims, and advocating for clients in court.
Responsibilities
- Maintaining and supervising a heavy and diversified caseload of the firm's clients in Maine
- Communicating with clients regarding their respective matters
- Drafting pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, reviewing and drafting agreements, etc.
- Communicating with opposing parties to resolve/settle claims
- Legal research related to simple and complex issues in contract law and other areas of consumer law
Requirements
- Must be currently admitted to practice law in Maine (multi-state admission would be a plus)
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm
Schedule: 40 hours per week