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Title: Associate Attorney
Report To: Owner/Founding Attorneys; two sole-attorney law practices
Description
This position is split between two small law firms. Full-time position. The employee will be employed ½ time by one firm and ½ time by the other firm. Associate attorney will work with the Owner of each practice to support legal work of each practice. This is a general practice position and will involve both transactional work and litigation work. Transactional work involves real estate work, document drafting, and regulatory filing. Litigation has an emphasis on employment litigation, as well as general civil litigation, family law and probate work. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
· Involvement in all areas of civil litigation practice including, case development, drafting pleadings and motions, depositions and discovery, document management and trial work.
· Develop case: review background materials, and interview witnesses.
· Draft Maine Human Rights Commission Complaints
· Draft Court Complaints
· Legal research and analysis
· Brief drafting for summary judgment practice in employment litigation
· Draft discovery
· Respond to discovery including organizing document production
· Deposition preparation and participation
· Trial work
· Appellate work
· Drafting employment contracts, construction contracts and other contracts
· Real estate drafting and closings
· Nonprofit regulatory filings and formation
Qualifications and Skills
· Must be a member of the Maine Bar
· At least 3 years’ experience in litigation practice
· Ability to work independently.
· Ability to manage cases and meet deadlines
· Computer skills, including Microsoft Office
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Work environment
Hybrid position. Remote work is acceptable with some check in at the office. Very collegial and flexible work environment. This position could allow you to design the type of practice you want and your work/life balance. Excellent growth opportunities for the right person.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Ability to Relocate:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Portland, ME 04101