Employment Associate

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 positionoffers engaging work advising and counseling clients and in handling litigationmatters on behalf of Preti’s regional and national clients.

OurEmployment LawPractice Grouphas50+ yearsofexperienceservingas trusted advisors toemployersacross New Englandin matters of employment law compliance and best practices, and takes pride being at the forefront of evolving industry trends and fast-paced regulatory changes. Weregularlydefend employers againstdiscrimination, harassment, retaliation, hostile work environment, wrongful termination, misappropriation of trade secrets, restrictive covenants, and business-related disputesinstate and federal courtsand administrative agencies across NewEngland.Our efforts are supported by the full strength ofPreti Flaherty’smore than 80 attorneys,practicing indozens of specialized areas.

Associates in Preti’sEmployment LawPractice Group enjoy a uniquelyhigh levelof client interaction, as well as involvement in all aspects and levels of case work. We place a high valueon cultivating talent andaffordingAssociates early and frequent exposure to robust and challenging legal matters.We believe ouruniquemakeupand culture makes us a strongly positioned force in regional, national, andinternationalmatters.We pride ourselves on taking a solutions-based approach to client representation.

Required Qualifications:

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

• Active bar membership (or anticipatedwithin 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

Why Join Preti Flaherty?

We offer our employees:

• A collegial work environment where talent is nurtured, and professional growth is supported

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive benefit offerings include health, vision, dental and paid time off

If you are passionate about working in a dynamic, fast-paced legal office setting, we invite you to apply and become part of our team.