Family Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Relocation assistance

Modern office technology

Job summary

The Maine Legal Group is seeking an experienced litigation attorney to develop a rewarding family law practice. The role emphasizes courtroom advocacy, strategic problem-solving, and guiding clients through significant moments.

Offices are in Kennebunk or Brunswick, with collaborative support, ongoing professional development, and flexible work arrangements. Salary ranges from $90,000 to $150,000 base, commensurate with trial experience and caseload independence.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active Maine Bar membership or eligibility and willingness to obtain prompt admission.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of family law matters.
• Advise and represent clients through all phases of a matter, from strategy to resolution, hearing, or trial.
• Appear in court for conferences, hearings, and trials.
• Conduct discovery, legal research, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda, settlement agreements, and other documents.
• Negotiate effectively with opposing counsel and prosecutors when needed.
• Maintain timely, compassionate, and clear client communication.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and staff to manage deadlines and strategy.

Skills

Legal research

Negotiation

Client communication

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor

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 has built an excellent reputation by providing high-quality, creative, and results-oriented legal representation in an environment of trust and respect. We offer attorneys the opportunity to build rewarding, long-term careers in a collaborative, client-focused firm.

What We Offer

• 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.

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