Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A prominent law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Associate Attorney to join its expanding Litigation Practice Group in Portland, Maine. This hybrid role offers a diverse portfolio of litigation cases on behalf of regional and national clients. The position is designed for attorneys with at least three years of litigation experience who are looking for hands-on exposure to complex legal matters and client interaction.

Location:

• Portland, Maine

Duties:

• Represent clients in litigation matters across various industries.
• Participate in all stages of case management, including client interactions, research, discovery, and trial preparation.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, and motions.
• Provide legal counsel based on state and federal laws.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and other legal professionals to manage caseload.
• Appear in court, state and federal, and manage cases at both regional and national levels.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years of litigation experience.
• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written advocacy skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment while handling high-level responsibilities.
• Experience representing clients in complex legal matters.
• Judicial clerkship experience preferred but not required.

Education:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Must be licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills:

• Strong litigation and trial preparation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities.
• Proficient in legal technology tools for research and case management.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Retirement benefits, including a 401(k) plan.
• Hybrid work arrangement for better work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.

This innovative and forward-thinking law firm brings solutions to all major fields of law. The clients are located all over the world. Creating a healthy environment for their lawyers and staff helps to bring out the best ideas and results. The firm believes in a diversity of the team. Offering good bonuses, health benefits, flexible hours, and paid parental leave shows that the firm cares deeply about its attorneys. The firm provides with mentoring program and training to the associates helping them to advance in their careers. It is an excellent opportunity for entrepreneurial minds to start building their practice and strong relationships with clients.