Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) matching and profit sharing

Paid time off and holidays

Relocation assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Brunswick, ME seeks an experienced litigation attorney to build a practice in family law and criminal defense. The role emphasizes courtroom advocacy, strategic problem solving, and a supportive team environment.

The candidate will handle cases from strategy through trial, maintain client communications, and collaborate with the legal team and support staff to ensure timely and effective resolutions.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active Maine Bar membership or eligibility for prompt admission.
• At least two years of attorney experience.
• Ability to manage contested matters and represent clients in court.
• Interest in family law and criminal defense.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and client-communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload involving family law and criminal defense matters.
• Advise and represent clients from initial 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, and appellate briefs.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel and prosecutors while preparing for litigation.
• Maintain clear communication with clients.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative teams.
• Manage deadlines, case strategy, and client expectations responsibly.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Negotiation

Client communication

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Job OverviewA law firm seeks an experienced litigation attorney in Brunswick, ME, to develop a practice in family law and criminal defense. This position is ideal for those who excel in courtroom advocacy and strategic problem-solving, offering flexibility and professional development within a supportive team environment.

Duties

• Manage a caseload involving family law and criminal defense matters.
• Advise and represent clients from initial 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, and appellate briefs.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel and prosecutors while preparing for litigation.
• Maintain clear communication with clients.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative teams.
• Manage deadlines, case strategy, and client expectations responsibly.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the Maine Bar or eligibility for prompt admission.
• At least two years of attorney experience.
• Ability to manage contested matters and represent clients in court.
• Interest in family law and criminal defense.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and client-communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Education

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active membership in good standing with the Maine Bar.

Skills

• Legal research and writing.
• Negotiation and case management.
• Client communication.
• Independent and collaborative work.

Benefits

• Parental leave
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401(k) matching and profit sharing.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Relocation assistance.
• Disability insurance.