Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

The Maine Legal Group seeks an experienced litigation attorney to build a rewarding practice in family law and criminal defense. This role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys courtroom advocacy, strategic problem-solving, and guiding clients through consequential moments.

Attorneys work from one of our core offices in Kennebunk or Brunswick and benefit from the support of a collaborative legal team, ongoing professional development opportunities, and flexibility in how they manage their work.

This is a true dual-practice position. The successful candidate must have a genuine interest in practicing both family law and criminal defense.

Competitive salary of $90,000 – $150,000 base, commensurate with trial experience, caseload independence, and years practicing.

$90,000–$150,000 base

• Manage a caseload involving both family law and criminal defense matters.

• Advise and represent clients through all phases of a matter, from initial strategy through negotiated resolution, hearing, or trial.

• Appear in court for conferences, motion hearings, contested hearings, and trials.

• Conduct discovery, legal research, motion practice, and trial preparation.

• Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda, settlement agreements, appellate briefs, and other case-related documents.

• Negotiate effectively with opposing counsel and prosecutors while preparing each matter for litigation when necessary.

• Maintain timely, compassionate, and clear communication with clients.

• Collaborate with the firm’s attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and administrative and leadership teams.

• Manage deadlines, case strategy, documentation, and client expectations with a high degree of professional responsibility.

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

• Active membership in good standing with the Maine Bar, or eligibility and willingness to obtain prompt admission.

• At least two years of attorney experience.

• Demonstrated ability to manage contested matters, advise clients, negotiate favorable resolutions, and effectively represent clients in court.

• Genuine interest in developing and maintaining an active practice in both family law and criminal defense.

• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, case-management, and client-communication skills.

• Ability to manage matters independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and support staff.

• Five or more years of litigation experience.

• Prior experience handling both family law and criminal defense matters.

• Significant courtroom, contested-hearing, or trial experience.

• Admission to the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine.

• Appellate or advanced motion-practice experience.

The Maine Legal Group has built an excellent reputation by providing high-quality, creative, and results-oriented legal representation in an environment of trust and respect. We offer attorneys the opportunity to build rewarding, long-term careers in a collaborative, client-focused firm.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits including employer-paid health, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. Dental coverage is available with employee cost-sharing.

• Paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, and a 401(k) with employer match and discretionary profit sharing.

• Modern office technology and practice-management tools.

• Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.