Attorney Openings
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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 matters on behalf of Preti’s regional and national clients.
Our Employment Law Practice Group has 50+ 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 disputes 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 on 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.
Required Qualifications:
- 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
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.
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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 and growing Corporate/Real Estate practice group. This hybrid position is based in our newly renovated headquarters in downtown Portland, ME, and offers an engaging roster of work in commercial real estate and finance on behalf of Preti’s local and national clients.
Associates in Preti’s Real Estate group enjoy a unique high level of client interaction, as well as responsibility and involvement in all aspects and levels of work. We place a high value in cultivating talent and giving Associates early and frequent exposure to robust and challenging legal matters.
As an attorney at a top regional firm with national scope, you will handle matters that cross state, regional, and sometimes even national borders. Our clients are located all over the country and world, and you will routinely work with attorneys in all our offices on a broad range of issues and transactions.
Education and Experience Required
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree from an accredited law school
- Active bar membership (or anticipated) in Maine
- 4-6 years of experience in commercial lending and commercial real estate acquisitions/development/financing
- Experience in all phases of commercial loan and real estate transactions
- Experience with land use and permitting matters, title examinations, and title insurance preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for client interaction and teamwork
- Ability to manage complicated matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Existing book of business a plus but not required
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.
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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 and growing Litigation Practice Group. This hybrid position is based in our newly renovated headquarters in downtown Portland, ME, and offers an engaging roster of work in litigation on behalf of Preti’s regional and national clients.
Associates in Preti’s Litigation Practice Group enjoy a uniquely high level of client interaction, as well as responsibility and involvement in all aspects and levels of case work. We place a high value in cultivating talent and giving Associates early and frequent exposure to robust and challenging legal matters.
Our Litigation Practice Group consists of over 40 attorneys, with 30+ years of trial experience representing clients from more than 50 industries on matters in 42 states, 13 countries, and five Canadian provinces. We have appeared before judges and juries at more than 100 trials in Maine and New England, in both state and federal courts. Our efforts are supported by the full strength of our firm of more than 80 attorneys, spanning dozens of specialized practice areas. We believe our unique make-up and culture makes us a strongly positioned force in matters regional, national, and international. 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) in Maine
- 2-4+ years of litigation experience preferred
- A judicial clerkship is preferred but not required
- 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
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.
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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 and growing Litigation Practice Group. This hybrid position is based in our downtown Concord, NH office, and offers an engaging roster of work in litigation on behalf of Preti’s regional and national clients.
Associates in Preti’s Litigation Practice Group enjoy a uniquely high level of client interaction, as well as responsibility and involvement in all aspects and levels of case work. We place a high value in cultivating talent and giving Associates early and frequent exposure to robust and challenging legal matters.
Our Litigation Practice Group consists of over 40 attorneys, with 30+ years of trial experience representing clients from more than 50 industries on matters in 42 states, 13 countries, and five Canadian provinces. We have appeared before judges and juries at more than 100 trials in Maine and New England, in both state and federal courts. Our efforts are supported by the full strength of our firm of more than 80 attorneys, spanning dozens of specialized practice areas. We believe our unique make-up and culture makes us a strongly positioned force in matters regional, national, and international. 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) in New Hampshire
- 2-4+ years of litigation experience preferred
- A judicial clerkship is preferred but not required
- 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
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.
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