Legal Assistant

The Nagler Group; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nagler Group is seeking a Legal Assistant to support attorneys in a busy bankruptcy and litigation practice in Portland, ME. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary range of $60,000–$75,000+ DOE.

Ideal candidates will have prior law firm experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal technology is expected.

Qualifications

• Prior law firm legal assistant experience.
• Bankruptcy experience strongly preferred, but not required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal technology.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative and legal support to attorneys
• Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents and correspondence
• Assist with court filings, case management, and document organization
• Track deadlines, court dates, and other case-related matters
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and outside parties
• Manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality

Skills

Legal assistant

Bankruptcy experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Legal Assistant - Bankruptcy / Litigation

Portland, ME | Full-Time | Permanent

$60,000-$75,000+ DOE

Established law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support attorneys in a busy practice. The ideal candidate will have bankruptcy experience, but strong legal assistants with experience in another litigation or law firm environment are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative and legal support to attorneys
• Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents and correspondence
• Assist with court filings, case management, and document organization
• Track deadlines, court dates, and other case-related matters
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and outside parties
• Manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality

Qualifications

• Prior law firm legal assistant experience
• Bankruptcy experience strongly preferred, but not required
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal technology
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Compensation: $60,000-$70,000, with flexibility above $75,000 for candidates with strong, directly relevant experience.

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