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The Maine Divorce Group

Legal Assistant in Kennebunk

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A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.

$68,565 / year median in Maine

+3% projected growth

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Job Ref:
3177069809
Employer:
Network Company Name:
The Maine Divorce Group Industry:
Legal Job Type:
Full Time State:
Maine City:
Kennebunk Zip Code:
04043
Post Date:
09/15/2026 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 Compensation details: 23-26 Hourly Wage PI98257c74f5-

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Other Retirement and Savings
  • Dental Insurance