Employment Litigation Associate (2-6 Yrs Exp)

About the role

We are seeking an Employment Associate to join a collaborative practice representing management-side clients in a broad range of workplace matters. This role combines employment litigation with day-to-day counseling and strategic advice, providing attorneys with meaningful exposure to both dispute resolution and proactive risk management. We provide early responsibility, direct client interaction, and substantial involvement in all phases of case work. The ideal candidate will enjoy balancing litigation, problem-solving, and client counseling while working closely with experienced practitioners on challenging employment and labor matters.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in employment-related litigation and administrative proceedings
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, legal memoranda, and briefs
• Conduct legal research and analyze complex employment law issues
• Advise clients on workplace policies, compliance matters, personnel issues, and risk management strategies
• Participate in mediations, hearings, depositions, and trial preparation
• Assist clients with employment investigations and workplace disputes
• Manage case files, deadlines, and litigation strategy across multiple active matters
• Collaborate with attorneys across related practice areas to address client needs

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of litigation experience, with employment law experience preferred
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong interest in combining litigation with advice and counseling work
• Experience representing employers is preferred
• Labor or public-sector employment experience is a plus

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active bar admission, or expected eligibility within the near term, in either Maine or New Hampshire
• Admission in additional New England jurisdictions is preferred
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment
• Commitment to practical, business-focused legal solutions and client service

Benefits

We provide an environment where lawyers can develop meaningful practices without being confined to narrow roles or predetermined paths. Attorneys are trusted with responsibility early, work directly with experienced colleagues, and gain exposure to substantive matters and clients. We value initiative, curiosity, and practical problem-solving, and we support lawyers who want to shape their careers thoughtfully over time. Our culture is professional and grounded, with an emphasis on flexibility, balance, and long-term sustainability. Good ideas are welcomed regardless of seniority, and success is measured by quality of work, collaboration, and personal growth—not by adherence to tradition alone.