Attorney needed for Bangor office

Bangor office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks attorney with experience. The candidate will be an integral part of the growing labor employment and immigration law team that provides legal services and advice to both new and existing clients of the firm. Will work with clients in the following areas: employment-based immigration, wage, and hour laws, workplace safety, rest break laws, employee leave laws, workplace harassment, discrimination laws, crafting company policies/employee handbooks, labor negotiating, contract administration, and arbitration. Effectively manage and grow relationships with existing clients, as well as successfully execute strategic initiatives to secure new clients. Take a lead role in meeting with and advising clients on immigration and employment law matters. Appear before state and federal agencies and in court, at depositions, in mediations, and at other litigation and dispute resolution contexts with and on behalf of clients. Travel between the firm's various office locations and from and to the client, state and federal agencies, and court locations throughout the state to effectively grow relationships and manage and resolve client problems from these locations. Must be in good standing and licensed to practice law in the State of Maine.

The candidate should have the ability to work independently to develop existing and new client relationships. Should have sound analytical and reasoning skills. Must be a good team player and ability to work well with employees at all levels. Should be highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines. Must have the ability to use technology effectively in the practice of law. Should have strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment with other disciplines.

This AV-rated law firm was founded about 75 years ago and has four law offices in the state of Maine. The key areas of practice at the firm are business law, economic development, estate planning-wealth transfer, and natural resources-timberlands. The attorneys here frequently receive honorable mention in top industry periodicals.