Legal Assistant

The-Maine-Divorce-Group; Kennebunk (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Modern office technology

Job summary

The Maine Divorce Group Kennebunk, Maine is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our Family Law team. The ideal candidate will absorb information quickly, stay organized, and treat clients with respect. Compensation is $23–$26 hourly, commensurate with experience.

You will support day-to-day matters, manage files, court documents, and communications with clients and courts. We value dependable, team-oriented professionals who can learn our systems and adapt to a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a professional office environment; legal office preferred.
• Experience with scheduling, document preparation, calendar and email management.
• Comfortable learning and working with case management CRM software.
• Comfortable with Mac OS, Apple Mail, and Google Workspace.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good typing and computer skills.
• Able to adapt in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Opening and closing client matters in case management and CRM systems and maintaining accurate physical files.
• Processing and organizing court documents and updates, including scheduling notices and calendars.
• Monitoring team inboxes and processing emails, documents, and system integrations.
• Preparing and proofreading legal documents and correspondence using templates and attorney direction.
• Tracking motions and other court filings.
• Communicating with courts and clients by phone and email.
• Scheduling meetings and appointments between attorneys and clients and managing related calendar needs.
• Processing client communications, follow-up, billing, and timekeeping per firm procedures.
• Providing general administrative support and helping teammates with scanning, filing, mailing, etc.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Excellent organizational skills

Mac OS experience

Google Workspace

Calendar & email management

Ability to learn CRM software

Tools

Case Management CRM

Google Workspace

Mac OS

Apple Mail

Job description

Legal Assistant

The Maine Divorce Group Kennebunk, Maine, United States

About this position

The Maine Legal Group is looking for a detail-oriented, dependable, and genuinely team-oriented Legal Assistant to join our Family Law team.

Our ideal candidate is the kind of person who can absorb new information, follow through on details, and stay organized when there are many moving pieces. You should be comfortable receiving direction, learning our systems and processes, and asking for clarification when something isn't clear. Just as importantly, you should be someone who treats clients, attorneys, and teammates with patience and respect.

Compensation:

$23 - $26 hourly commensurate with experience

Responsibilities:

You will provide day-to-day support to our Family Law team, helping keep client matters organized and moving forward.

• Opening and closing client matters in our case management and CRM systems and maintaining accurate physical files

• Processing and organizing court documents and updates, including scheduling notices, calendars, portal accounts, and physical files

• Monitoring team inboxes and processing incoming emails, documents, and system integrations

• Preparing and proofreading legal documents and correspondence using established templates and attorney direction

• Tracking motions and other court filings

• Communicating with courts and clients by phone and email

• Scheduling meetings and appointments between attorneys and clients and managing related calendar needs

• Processing client communications, follow-up, billing, and timekeeping in accordance with firm procedures

• Providing general administrative support and helping teammates with scanning, copying, filing, mailing correspondence, and other tasks that help the team operate efficiently

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience in a professional office environment; legal office experience is preferred

• Experience with scheduling, document preparation, calendar and email management, and administrative support

• Comfortable learning and working with case management CRM software

• Comfortable with Mac OS, Apple Mail, and Google Workspace

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Good typing and computer skills

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change

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

Salary Information

$23 - $26Hourly Wage