A highly regarded New England law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate to join its Portland, Maine office and growing civil litigation practice. This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kendall Barnett Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $118,000 - $138,000 per year A bit about us: Portland, Maine Employment Type: Regular Full Time A highly regarded New England law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate to join its Portland, Maine office and growing civil litigation practice. This position will focus primarily on insurance defense and general civil litigation, with the opportunity to handle matters involving personal injury, premises liability, product liability, professional liability, construction disputes, commercial litigation, insurance coverage, and other complex civil matters. The ideal candidate will have prior litigation experience and be comfortable taking meaningful ownership of matters while working closely with experienced trial attorneys. The role offers direct client exposure, hands-on case responsibility, and the opportunity to continue developing as a well-rounded litigator within a collaborative and highly respected platform. Why join us? Why Join The firm is a full-service New England law firm with a substantial Portland presence and a sophisticated litigation practice representing insurers, businesses, professionals, municipalities, healthcare organizations, and other clients throughout the region. Associates receive meaningful responsibility early in their careers, including opportunities to meet directly with clients, take and defend depositions, appear in court, and build substantive litigation experience. The firm places a strong emphasis on mentorship, professional development, collaboration, and maintaining a sustainable work-life balance. The firm's current associate billable-hour goal is approximately 1,700 hours annually, offering an attractive balance for attorneys who want sophisticated litigation experience without sacrificing quality of life. Benefits Benefits include: Medical insurance options, including an HSA-eligible plan Dental and vision insurance Flexible Spending Account options Group life insurance Firm-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage Paid family and medical leave coverage Traditional and Roth 401(k) options Historically strong profit-sharing contributions Paid parental leave Professional development and mentorship opportunities Active firm culture, community involvement, and internal committee opportunities All inquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence. Job Details Responsibilities Manage insurance defense and civil litigation matters from inception through resolution Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, legal memoranda, and other litigation materials Conduct and defend depositions Attend court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other proceedings Analyze liability, damages, coverage, and overall case exposure Work directly with insurers, insureds, businesses, professionals, and other clients Assist with trial preparation and participate in trials as experience allows Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on complex and high-exposure matters Qualifications J.D. from an accredited law school Admission to the Maine Bar required or ability to obtain admission promptly Approximately 2+ years of litigation experience preferred Prior experience in insurance defense, general liability, professional liability, products liability, construction litigation, or related civil litigation strongly preferred Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills Strong attention to detail and ability to independently manage deadlines and caseloads Excellent interpersonal and client-service skills Interest in developing a long-term litigation practice in Maine Interested in hearing more? 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