Legal Assistant - Labor & Employment

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 57,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Labor & Employment Legal Assistant to support our in-house Labor & Employment attorneys in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You'll help manage employment-related matters by coordinating document management, scheduling, and deadline tracking.

This role involves supporting workplace investigations and litigation, maintaining sensitive legal records, and coordinating with staff across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or successful completion of an Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies or equivalent program required.
• Multiple years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal in a law firm or equivalent setting required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including editing and proofreading; proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate document management, scheduling and deadline tracking for assigned attorneys.
• Support workplace investigations and litigation and maintain sensitive legal records.
• Assist with calendar management, document organization, and filing; communicate with clients and staff across departments.

Skills

Editing

Proofreading

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Paralegal Studies

Job description

Description

MaineHealth Corporate

Professional - Nonclinical
Req #: 94244

Do you have an eye for detail and a talent for staying organized? Are you interested in the intersection of law, HR, and employee relations?

MaineHealth is seeking a Labor & Employment Legal Assistant to support our in-house Labor & Employment attorneys in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. You'll help manage employment-related matters by coordinating document management, scheduling, and deadline tracking. You will also support workplace investigations and litigation, maintain sensitive legal records, and coordinate with staff across departments.

We're looking for someone who enjoys juggling multiple priorities, solving problems, and handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion. Experience in a legal, HR, or administrative support role is preferred. Experience supporting attorneys, employment law matters, or litigation is a plus.

If you're highly organized, detail-oriented, and enjoy meaningful work that supports both legal and operational teams, this could be a great opportunity to join MaineHealth's Legal Affairs team.

NOTE: 100% onsite for first 6 months then hybrid with 3 day in / 2 work-from-home cadence.

Summary:

The Legal Assistant role works with department attorneys to perform responsibilities in one or more of the following areas as assigned: corporate record keeping, insurance program administration, contract assembly and editing, subpoena management, employment law, real estate or litigation support. This role will also provide administrative support to attorneys including calendar management, document organization and filing, correspondence management and communication with clients.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Bachelor's Degree or successful completion of an Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies or equivalent program required.
2. License/Certifications: N/A
3. Experience: See "Education" Multiple years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal in a law firm or equivalent setting required. Experience in managing corporate record books and corporate filings, assembling and editing contracts or supporting employment or other litigation preferred based on assigned attorneys and business need.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Excellent verbal and written communication skills including editing and proofreading skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources-so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $56,721.60to $76,710.40per year.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]