Associate Attorney - Employment

About the role

Are you an experienced litigation attorney looking to build your career in Employment Law? Our client, a well-established regional law firm, is seeking an Employment Law Associate to advise employers and handle a diverse range of litigation and counseling matters. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants meaningful client interaction, hands-on experience, and exposure to sophisticated employment matters within a collaborative and supportive practice.

Responsibilities

• Advise and counsel employers on a broad range of employment law matters, compliance issues, and workplace practices
• Represent employers in litigation before state and federal courts and administrative agencies
• Handle matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, restrictive covenants, trade secrets, and other employment-related disputes
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, legal memoranda, correspondence, and other case-related documents
• Conduct legal research and develop practical, solutions-oriented strategies
• Participate in all stages of litigation, including discovery, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation
• Communicate directly with clients and collaborate with attorneys and legal professionals across matters
• Stay current on evolving employment laws, regulations, and workplace trends

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active bar admission, or anticipated admission within 6–12 months, in Maine, New Hampshire, or Massachusetts
• 2–5+ years of litigation experience; employment law experience preferred
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work directly with clients
• Strong organization and ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines
• Employer-side employment or labor experience preferred
• Public-sector employment/labor experience is a plus

Pay

Salary Range: $105-130K+ depending on experience