Job Description

Johnson & Webbert, LLP, seeks an attorney with six or more years or more of litigation experience, preferably in employment and civil rights law, with a willingness to become licensed in Maine. Johnson & Webbert is the leading workers' rights and civil-rights law firm in Northern New England; we have a 30-year track record of prosecuting precedent-setting cases in the public interest, including class and collective actions and constitutional claims. Our primary offices are in Topsham and Portland, Maine, but we have a national practice with major cases in North Carolina, D.C., New York, Massachusetts, and elsewhere. We offer a hybrid working arrangement, with two days in the office.

Join our team and immediately take a major role in our high-impact cases challenging systemic racism, discrimination, and the abuse of power. Participate in weekly case team meetings and work alongside our top-rated litigation attorneys. We believe in working collaboratively to right wrongs and fight injustice. We have a long history of respecting our employees’ work-life balance and providing exceptional support staff and technology. Johnson & Webbert is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer; we prize diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We strongly encourage applications from women, BIPOC, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ community, and others from underrepresented or oppressed communities.

Please send your letter of interest, resume, and two writing samples.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in court proceedings, including hearings, trials, and appeals
• Conduct legal research and analysis to advise clients on legal matters
• Draft legal pleadings and briefs
• Negotiate settlements and agreements on behalf of clients
• Advocate for clients' interests during negotiations and litigation
• Provide legal counsel and guidance to clients
• Maintain client confidentiality and adhere to highest ethical standards

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admission to the Maine bar or ability to be admitted within one year of start date
• Strong knowledge of civil rights and discrimination laws
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide sound advice
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously
• Professional demeanor and ability to build rapport with clients
• Ability to relocate if out of state and work two days per week in Topsham, Maine

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting salary in the range of $100,000 to $150,000 or more, depending on experience.
• Attorneys can also earn annual bonuses based on performance and productivity.
• Generous benefits package, including employer-paid health insurance, dental, vision, life, and short-term and long-term disability benefits. 
• Johnson & Webbert contributes 5% of your pay to your individual retirement account to which you can also make additional, voluntary, pre‐tax contributions. 

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