Associate Attorney – Family Law & Criminal Defense

Orion Placement; Kennebunk (ME); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking an attorney to build a meaningful dual practice in family law and criminal defense. The role offers hybrid work at our Brunswick or Kennebunk offices and a competitive, performance-based compensation package.

You will manage a diverse caseload, conduct research, draft pleadings, and appear in court to advocate for clients, with ongoing professional development and client-service focus.

Qualifications

• Active Maine Bar license in good standing.
• 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.
• Prior family law or criminal defense experience is preferred.

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.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Courtroom advocacy

Client communication

Time management

Interest in dual practice

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Pay: $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• 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. Prior family law or criminal defense experience is preferred, but this is a soft-screen qualification rather than an absolute requirement.

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.

  Qualifications

  • Active Maine Bar license in good standing.
  • 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.
  • Prior family law or criminal defense experience is preferred.

  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.

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  Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance