Family Lawyer

Company: The Maine Divorce Group
Location: Kennebunk
Posted on: May 10, 2025

Job Description:

Are you passionate about family law? Do you enjoy duking it out in the courtroom? Do you love sticking up for the underdog and helping clients and families get through the divorce process so they can move on to a better life? If so, this might be the job for you!



The Maine Divorce Group (MDG) is looking for a skilled litigator in the courtroom who's eager to dive into complex cases, handle contested divorce hearings, and advocate for clients in high-stakes situations. We're seeking a dynamic advocate who thrives on both the complexities and rewards of family law. If you love working with clients, strategizing for depositions, and balancing courtroom advocacy with negotiation. If this type of work sounds right up your alley, then this is the place for you!



Come join a real legal team filled with talented attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff all working to support each other and the client matters they're working on. We have a great time inside the office, in the courtroom, and outside of the office, too. Sometimes you'll find us coming together for a Friday night at the Porthole, or maybe it's a night out for dinner on the Firm to continue building that esprit de corps. Either way, we believe in working hard and playing hard, too. If you don't like to do both, then maybe this isn't the right job for you.

Responsibilities:
--- Litigate and resolve matters related to divorce and separation, covering areas such as property division, child custody, and spousal support
--- Maintain effective communication with clients and other relevant parties involved in legal proceedings
--- Negotiate agreements on behalf of clients, demonstrating strong client advocacy skills
--- Represent clients in courtroom proceedings, including interim hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials
--- Conduct comprehensive legal research using Westlaw and offer expert legal advice to clients
--- Draft a variety of legal documents, such as pleadings, briefs, and the occasional appeal

Qualifications:
--- 1 - 5+ years of experience practicing family law
--- Membership and good standing with the Maine Bar (willing to consider the right out-of-state candidate)
--- Strong negotiation and mediation skills
--- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
--- In-depth knowledge of family law regulations and procedures
--- Significant courtroom litigation experience
--- Client-centered approach, demonstrated through compassion, connection, and clear communication
--- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a dynamic legal team

About Company:
The Maine Divorce Group is an established family law practice with an excellent reputation for caring for clients by providing high-quality, creative, and results-oriented family legal assistance in an environment of trust and respect.

We provide a highly supportive and collaborative work environment with experienced paraprofessionals and administrative support staff. We provide a competitive salary commensurate with experience, health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, and a unique opportunity to grow professionally with a law firm that continues to expand and support the people who work there.

Come join our collegial office where people collaborate, support each other's growth, and celebrate successes together. This position is located at our Brunswick office. Our main office is located in Kennebunk, with satellite offices in Portland and Brunswick.

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