Legal Assistant

Job overview

The Legal Assistant role is listed as full-time and onsite in Portland, ME, with compensation of $22–$26 per hour commensurate with experience. The Maine Divorce Group is a Maine family law firm focused on legal representation and clear, compassionate client communication. This role supports attorneys and clients by keeping cases moving from opening through closing. It combines case-file and deadline tracking, document preparation, and communication with courts, agencies, clients, and the firm’s team.

What you'll do

• Open, close, and maintain case files
• track cases, deadlines, and tasks
• prepare, proofread, and format legal documents and correspondence
• prepare motions for attorney review and track completion
• communicate with courts, agencies, vendors, clients, and potential clients
• keep attorneys and clients informed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

legal assistant

portland me

the maine divorce group

family law

case management

legal documents

court communication

client communication

full-time

$22–$26/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, vision, and dental coverage
• paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with employer match.

Why this role

The posting describes the position as remote or onsite; the listing location is Portland, ME.

About the employer

The Maine Divorce Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.