Jobs · Legal · Maine

Legal Assistant

Robert Half · Kennebunk, ME · 2 mo ago
On-siteLegalFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Support attorneys and legal staff with daily administrative tasks and general office coordination.
  • Prepare, revise, and review legal correspondence, forms, and case-related documents for accuracy and proper formatting.
  • Maintain organized physical and digital files, ensuring records are current, accessible, and properly indexed.
  • Cook up calendars by arranging client appointments, tracking court appearances, and monitoring internal deadlines.
  • Serve as a reliable point of contact for clients, court personnel, and outside parties through phone, email, and in-person communication.
  • Aid with property-related matters by assembling closing materials and coordinating documentation with involved parties.
  • Contribute to litigation support by helping with discovery materials, document collection, filings, and trial preparation.
  • Conduct basic legal and factual research and compile information for attorney review as needed.

Requirements

  • 0+ years of experience in an administrative, legal, or office environment; internships are helpful.
  • Associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree preferred, with a strong academic record valued.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues.
  • Strong organizational abilities and careful attention to detail when handling documents and deadlines.
  • Ability to balance multiple assignments effectively in a fast-paced legal setting.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
  • Familiarity with court filings, e-filing, calendar coordination, or civil litigation support is a plus.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a service-oriented approach to client interactions.

Qualifications

  • Legal assistant certification is a plus but not required.
  • Experience with legal software such as LexisNexis or Westlaw is beneficial.
  • Knowledge of real estate, corporate, and litigation matters is advantageous.

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Communication skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Legal research and document preparation
  • Calendar management
  • Property-related matters
  • Litigation support

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • Access to top jobs
  • Competitive compensation
  • Free online training
  • Company 401(k) plan

Pay

  • Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

  • Full-time position

About the Role

This on-site opportunity is ideal for someone beginning a legal support career and eager to build practical experience across real estate, corporate, and litigation matters. The role offers close collaboration with attorneys and staff in a detail-focused setting where accuracy, organization, and strong communication are essential.

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