Description:
About the role:Senior Counsel provides comprehensive legal services to clients and supports the development of other attorneys. The ideal candidate will possess 10+ years of work experience with a broad range of employment issues including workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination. Familiar with Maine employment law or prepared to waive into Maine. Strong litigation experience including pleadings, discovery, and motions. Demonstrated high level skill in taking and defending depositions and conducting administrative hearings. Other responsibilities will include workplace policies, conducting employee trainings, and providing day-to-day advice and counsel to employers.
Essential Functions:
- Research complex legal matters and provide sound advice.
- Author high quality written materials in support of client needs, train and oversee others to do the same.
- Appear in various forums to represent clients, including but not limited to formal court appearances and administrative procedures.
- Collaborate with fellow attorneys and staff members within the office setting and through virtual connection.
- Mentor and support the ongoing training of other attorneys.
- Appropriately assign support work to associate attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants to further the needs of the clients.
- Present educational materials regarding latest developments within their area of expertise.
- Accurately and completely account for time spent supporting clients and the firm.
- Operate with autonomy.
- Treat others with courtesy and respect at all times.
Required Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
- Maine Bar admission or ability to acquire Maine Bar admission and maintenance of good standing in jurisdictions as required by the firm
- Demonstrated mastery of legal skills
- Ability to combine leadership skills with expertise to lead teams.