Employment Associate

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 Employment Law Practice Group. The Employment Associate can be based in either our downtown Portland , ME or Concord, NH office .

This position

offers engaging work advising and counseling clients and in handling litigation

matter s on behalf of Preti’s regional and national clients .

Our

Employment Law

Practice Group

• has
• 5 0+ years
• of
• experience
• serving
• as trusted advisors to
• employers
• across New England

in matters of employment law compliance and best practices
, and takes pride being at the forefront of evolving industry trends and fast-paced regulatory changes
.

We

regularly

defend employers against

discrimination, harassment, retaliation, hostile work environment, wrongful termination, misappropriation of trade secrets, restrictive covenants, and business-related dispute s

in

state and federal courts

and administrative agencies across New

England

.

Our efforts are supported by the full strength of

Preti Flaherty’s

• more than 80 attorneys,
• practicing in
• dozens of specialized areas.

Associates in Preti’s

Employment Law

• Practice Group enjoy a uniquely
• high level
• of client interaction, as well as involvement in all aspects and levels of case work. We place a high value
• o n cultivating talent and
• affording
• Associates early and frequent exposure to robust and challenging legal matters.

We believe our

• unique
• makeup
• and culture makes us a strongly positioned force in regional, national, and
• international
• matters .
• We pride ourselves on taking a solutions-based approach to client representation.

Education and Experience Required

Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree from an accredited law school

Active bar membership (or

• anticipated
• within 6-12 months ) in NH, ME, or MA
• 2- 5 years of litigation experience , ideally within employment law
• 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
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

Employer-side litigation experience

Public employer/labor experience

Associates with 0-3 years of relevant experience:
lockstep base salary range of $105,000 to $109,000 based upon years of experience, with eligibility to earn bonuses based on work production, origination, and discretionary factors.
Associates with 3+ years' experience:
base salary range of $110,000- $127,000, determined based on experience, performance, skills, and other relevant factors, with eligibility to earn work bonuses based on work production, origination, and discretionary factors.

Preti Flaherty offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off, paid holidays, and retirement benefits.