Associate Attorney - Litigation

About the role

Preti Flaherty, one of New England’s largest law firms with offices in ME, NH, MA, and Washington, D.C., is seeking an experienced attorney to join the firm’s dynamic and growing Litigation Practice Group. This hybrid position is based in our newly renovated headquarters in downtown Portland, ME, and offers an engaging roster of work in litigation on behalf of Preti’s regional and national clients.

Responsibilities

• Enjoy a uniquely high level of client interaction, as well as responsibility and involvement in all aspects and levels of case work.
• Cultivate talent and give Associates early and frequent exposure to robust and challenging legal matters.
• Participate in over 100 trials in Maine and New England, in both state and federal courts.
• Work alongside a team of over 40 attorneys with 30+ years of trial experience representing clients from more than 50 industries on matters in 42 states, 13 countries, and five Canadian provinces.
• Manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree from an accredited law school
• Active bar membership (or anticipated) in Maine
• 2-4+ years of litigation experience preferred
• A judicial clerkship is preferred but not required
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for client interaction and teamwork

Qualifications

• Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree from an accredited law school
• Experience: 2-4+ years of litigation experience preferred

Skills

• Legal research and writing skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Case management and deadline management skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Retailment benefits