Temp to Hire Litigation Legal Assistant

Temporary Portland, Maine

• Location: Portland, Maine
• Type: Temporary
• Job #19961
  
  

Job Title: Legal Assistant – Litigation

Job Summary

Our client, a well known law firm in downtown Portland, is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant for their Litigation team to support 1-2 attorneys with legal research, document preparation, and administrative tasks. This role plays a critical part in advancing the firm's mission by providing key support in litigation matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research, draft memoranda, and proofread legal documents, ensuring accurate citations.
• Prepare and file court documents and correspondence.
• Manage administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings, coordinating travel, filing records, scanning, copying, and processing expense reports.
• Work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a legal assistant, ideally as part of a litigation team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven research abilities and familiarity with legal terminology.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to handle multiple projects efficiently.
  
  

If you are a proactive professional with strong organizational skills, a strong technical acumen and a keen eye for detail, we encourage you to apply!

Pay is dependent upon experience. Downtown Portland. Parking provided. Temp to Hire. Monday through Friday, 8-5pm.

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