Associate

Employment Litigation Associate — Employment & Labor, Portsmouth, NH

  • LocationPortsmouth, New Hampshire
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Experience2+ PQE
  • PracticeEmployment & Labor

A leading US law firm

Apply in confidence →

Well-established national labor & employment practice seeks an Employment Litigation Associate to join its Portsmouth, NH office. The role focuses on defending employers in a full range of employment disputes and agency matters, with regular appearances in court, arbitration, mediation and before administrative agencies.

Day-to-day responsibilities include managing litigation files (including class/collective matters), counseling and training employer clients on workplace policies, and advising on risk mitigation and compliance. The team handles matters across state and federal forums and offers a hybrid work arrangement.

  • JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
  • 2+ years litigation experience; background in employment law strongly preferred
  • Admission to the New Hampshire bar or eligibility to obtain admission
  • Familiarity with state and federal administrative procedures and agency practice
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong organizational, time- and project-management abilities

Apply for this role

Confidential. We never contact your current employer.