Associate Attorney

Acrnet; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Modern office technology

Job summary

The Maine Legal Group seeks an experienced litigation attorney to build a rewarding practice in family law and criminal defense.

The role emphasizes courtroom advocacy, strategic problem-solving, and guiding clients through consequential moments, with offices in Kennebunk or Brunswick.

This true dual‑practice position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and relocation assistance for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active Maine Bar membership 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 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 work independently while collaborating with attorneys and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload involving both family law and criminal defense matters.
• Advise and represent clients through all phases of a matter, from strategy through 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 as needed.
• 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 professionalism.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Negotiation

Case management

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Practice-management software

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.

We Offer

• Competitive salary of $90,000–$180,000, based on experience and demonstrated capabilities, plus annual performance-based bonus opportunities.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.