Job Type
Full-time
Description
Devine Millimet is a full-service law firm with more than thirty practice groups, focused on serving regional business clients with high-quality personalized service.
Devine Millimet is one of the largest and most dynamic business and litigation law firms in the region, serving our clients and our communities since 1947.
Working from our historic headquarters building in Manchester, New Hampshire, and our satellite offices in Concord and Portsmouth, New Hampshire, we serve individuals, businesses, and nonprofits in the areas of business & commercial litigation, construction litigation, criminal law, employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs), divorce & domestic relations, employment consulting and litigation, healthcare, insurance defense, intellectual property litigation, medical & professional malpractice, personal injury, probate litigation, real estate, ski defense litigation, tax, utilities, bankruptcy and collections work, estate planning, and all aspects of corporate law, including finance and business formation and mergers and acquisitions.
Devine Millimet attorneys have influenced New Hampshire law and public policy for generations.
Our work over the years has involved a number of superlatives: some of the largest business transactions in the state, the largest bankruptcy cases, some of the largest damage awards, and successful defenses against some of the largest claims.
Our firm also has a proud tradition of cultivating many jurists and civic leaders, including New Hampshire Supreme Court justices, federal judges, a governor, and New Hampshire Bar Association leaders.
Our attorneys serve on the boards of major community nonprofits, universities, and charitable organizations, as well as providing important pro bono work to help ensure justice for all.
The successful candidate will work on all types of litigation matters, including general business and commercial litigation, insurance defense, medical malpractice, probate litigation, domestic relations, construction litigation and employment work; provide analysis; conduct research; draft memoranda and pleadings; interact with clients and opposing counsel; work directly with other attorneys within the firm.
Research and analyze the law on complex issues and write memoranda for submission to a supervising lawyer Synthesize legal research and analysis and draft pleadings Draft and respond to written discovery requests Take and defend depositions, appear at mediation, and appear in court for motions hearings and trial Requirements
Formal Education Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational establishment JD degree from an accredited law school NH Bar License Knowledge & Experience At least 4 years of experience in a law firm as a licensed attorney Exceptional written and oral communication skills Strong research skills Personal Attributes Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment Ability to absorb and retain information quickly Proven problem-solving abilities Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment Client service focused approach Good judgment Strong work ethic Attention to detail
Devine Millimet offers competitive salaries and attractive growth opportunities, along with an excellent benefits package.
We benefit from being one of the largest firms in Northern New England, attracting sophisticated and interesting work from national, regional, and local companies and individuals.
We are an equal opportunity employer.