Family Attorney

The-Maine-Divorce-Group; Kennebunk (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Modern office technology

Job summary

The Maine Legal Group Kennebunk, Maine seeks an experienced family law litigation attorney to build a rewarding practice in a collaborative environment. You will manage a caseload, advise clients through strategy, and represent them in court from start to finish.

We offer a competitive salary and a supportive team with professional development opportunities, flexible management of workload, and a commitment to compassionate client service.

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.
• Ability to manage contested matters, advise clients, negotiate favorable resolutions, and effectively represent clients in court.
• Genuine interest in developing and maintaining an active family law practice
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, case-management, and client-communication skills.
• Ability to manage matters independently while collaborating with attorneys and staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of family law matters.
• Advise and represent clients through strategy, negotiations, hearings, or trials.
• 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 other case documents.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel and prosecutors while preparing matters for litigation.
• Maintain timely, compassionate, and clear client communication.
• Collaborate with the firm’s attorneys, paralegals, and staff.
• Manage deadlines, case strategy, documentation, and client expectations professionally.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Negotiation

Case management

Client communication

Independent work

Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Family Attorney

The Maine Divorce Group Kennebunk, Maine, United States

About this position

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

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

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

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

Compensation:

$90,000 - $150,000 yearly

Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of family law 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, 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.

Qualifications:

Required

• 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 family law
• 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

• Two or more years of litigation experience.
• Prior experience handling family law matters.
• Courtroom, contested-hearing, or trial experience.
• Admission to the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine.

About Company

The Maine Legal Group is an established Maine law firm with practices focused on family law and criminal defense. We have built our reputation by providing high-quality legal representation while treating our clients with compassion, respect, and clear communication.

We believe great legal work depends on great people—and that every member of the team plays an important role in creating a positive experience for our clients.

If you are someone who is curious, dependable, kind, detail-oriented, and excited to learn, we'd love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits including health and vision insurance
• Dental coverage

• Paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401(k) with employer match
• Modern office technology and practice-management tools

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