Legal assistant Job at Drummond Woodsum, Portland, ME

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  • Drummond Woodsum
  • Portland, ME

Job Description

Portland, Maine

Drummond Woodsum is seeking an unassigned Legal Assistant to join our firm. This is an entry-level position with a support-based approach, fielding administrative tasks and requests as they come in from our legal assistants, paralegals, and attorneys across multiple practice groups.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

  • Hand deliveries to court
  • Greeting clients
  • Preparation for meetings (client or internal) including scheduling, meal orders, setting up/breaking down conference rooms
  • Processing incoming and outgoing mail
  • Submitting travel reimbursement and other expense sheets
  • Provide backup support and absence coverage
  • Perform various administrative functions such as conflict checks, opening new matters, and timekeeping management as needed
  • Carrying out other administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Possess strong communication skills (verbal and written)
  • General knowledge of common software applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite, PDF, Excel, and MS Word
  • Able to multitask and balance priorities
  • Motivated to learn and grow

At Drummond Woodsum we are committed to the growth and development of our employees. Our focus is geared toward fostering a culture where you can work with and learn from diverse individuals, explore and expand your capabilities, and are valued for the contributions and perspectives you bring. We’re committed to providing our team members with the support they need to thrive both personally and professionally, and we are proud to offer the following benefits:

  • Insurance options, including domestic partner coverage, for health (either a co-pay-based plan or HSA with firm contributions), dental, and vision
  • 401(k) plan with pre- or post-tax investment options and firm contributions
  • Wellness support, including telehealth coverage, and on-site privacy rooms
  • Life insurance coverage at 1.5x your annual salary, plus supplemental voluntary coverage available
  • Leave plans, including paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability

Firm involvement, including:

  • Monthly firm lunch meetings to hear about all areas of the firm
  • Committee participation, such as our Community Service Committee which organizes a drive every December and our public outreach week in July
  • Social gatherings – 2024 included a field day BBQ, a holiday get-together, and our annual Halloween party for our families

For consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter by email to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you.

Applying for an Open Position

If you would like to apply for an open position, you enjoy a challenge, and would like to join our top-notch team, please submit your resume and letter of interest via e-mail to [email protected]. No phone calls, please. All inquiries held in the strictest confidence.

Drummond Woodsum offers a generous benefits package including your choice of medical/dental plans with wellness reimbursements, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, 401k/Profit Sharing plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, personal and sick time, on-site subsidized parking, longevity bonuses and more. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our hiring practice and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds to apply for open positions.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work,

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