Employment Associate

Preti Flaherty

Employment Associate working with Preti Flaherty's Employment Law Practice Group handling litigation matters. Engaging in diverse legal issues for regional and national employers in New England.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timePortland • Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise and counsel clients in handling litigation matters on behalf of Preti’s regional and national clients
Defend employers against discrimination, harassment, retaliation, hostile work environment, wrongful termination, misappropriation of trade secrets, restrictive covenants, and business-related disputes in state and federal courts and administrative agencies across New England
Engage in all aspects and levels of case work with early and frequent exposure to robust and challenging legal matters

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Litigation ExperienceLegal ResearchLegal WritingAnalytical SkillsDrafting Legal MemorandaCase ManagementDiscovery ProcessPleadingsMotionsInterpersonal Skills

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationTeamworkClient InteractionTime Management

Certifications

Active Bar Membership