Associate Attorney – Family Law & Criminal Defense

Orion Placement; Brunswick (ME); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Job summary

Orion Placement in Maine is seeking an attorney to build a meaningful dual-practice in family law and criminal defense, handling cases from consultation to resolution. This hybrid role offers flexibility with offices in Brunswick or Kennebunk.

Active Maine Bar licensure and at least one year of relevant experience are required, along with strong research, writing, and courtroom advocacy. Join a client-focused team that emphasizes collaboration, professional growth, and delivering thoughtful

Qualifications

• Active Maine Bar license in good standing.
• 1+ year of criminal law or family law experience.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and courtroom advocacy skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines, and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in family law and criminal defense matters from initial consultation through resolution.
• Develop and manage a diverse caseload involving high-stakes and highly personal legal issues.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Prepare cases for hearings, negotiations, trials, and other courtroom proceedings.
• Advocate for clients in court and confidently present legal arguments.
• Develop case strategies tailored to each client's circumstances and goals.
• Communicate directly with clients and guide them through complex legal processes.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to efficiently move matters forward.
• Maintain organized case files, deadlines, and consistent client communication.
• Continue developing expertise across both family law and criminal defense.

Skills

Legal research

Draft pleadings

Courtroom advocacy

Client communication

Case management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

• Build a meaningful legal practice across two high-impact areas: family law and criminal defense.
• Get substantial courtroom advocacy experience while handling consequential matters for real people.
• Enjoy the variety of a true dual-practice role rather than being limited to one narrow area of law.
• Work with a collaborative legal team that values professional development, strategic thinking, and client service.
• Benefit from hybrid flexibility and the choice of working from either our Brunswick or Kennebunk office.
• Earn competitive compensation with additional performance-based bonus opportunities.

Location: Hybrid opportunity based out of either our Brunswick, ME or Kennebunk, ME office, offering flexibility while keeping you connected to a collaborative legal team.

Note: Active Maine Bar licensure is required. 1+ year of criminal law or family law experience

About Us

We are a client-focused law firm dedicated to helping people navigate some of the most consequential legal challenges they will face. Our team combines strong courtroom advocacy, strategic problem-solving, compassion, and practical legal guidance to pursue meaningful outcomes for our clients.Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent clients in family law and criminal defense matters from initial consultation through resolution.
• Develop and manage a diverse caseload involving high-stakes and highly personal legal issues.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Prepare cases for hearings, negotiations, trials, and other courtroom proceedings.
• Advocate for clients in court and confidently present legal arguments.
• Develop case strategies tailored to each client's circumstances and goals.
• Communicate directly with clients and guide them through complex legal processes.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to efficiently move matters forward.
• Maintain organized case files, deadlines, and consistent client communication.
• Continue developing expertise across both family law and criminal defense.

Qualifications

• Active Maine Bar license in good standing.
• 1+ year of criminal law or family law experience
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and courtroom advocacy skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Genuine interest in practicing both family law and criminal defense.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to grow as a well-rounded litigator while doing work that genuinely matters to clients. Our team values collaboration, professional growth, thoughtful advocacy, and a client-first mindset, while giving attorneys the flexibility and support to develop their own strengths and practice.