Career Opportunities
Drummond & Drummond, LLP offers attorneys and staff members the unique opportunity to combine a highly satisfying and sophisticated legal career with a quality of life that most would agree is unparalleled.
We welcome inquiries from law students and attorneys who are interested in joining our firm. Strong academic performance, excellent writing skills and a commitment to meeting the legal needs of clients in Maine and throughout New England are of particular importance.
Drummond & Drummond, LLP provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate based upon race, sex, color, sexual orientation, age, creed, religion, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability or status with regard to public assistance. The firm’s policies and practices are designed to foster equal treatment for women and minorities, including, but not limited to, employee selection, promotion, training and development, compensation, termination and disciplinary action.
Drummond & Drummond Offers:
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, disability, and life insurance.
- 401(k) and profit-sharing benefits.
- Paid time off, flexible spending account, health savings account, and employee assistance program.
- A supportive, collegial work environment that values professional growth and work-life balance.
We are currently seeking qualified applicants for the following positions:
TRUSTS & ESTATES / ELDER LAW LEGAL ASSISTANT
Salary Range: $26/hr – $36/hr, dependent on relevant experience
Drummond & Drummond, LLP is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support our trusts and estates/elder law practice. This position is ideal for an organized, detail-oriented professional who enjoys working with clients and families, managing multiple matters, and helping ensure that legal matters move forward efficiently and accurately.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate client intake, schedule meetings and document signings, and communicate with clients, families, fiduciaries, courts, and other parties.
- Prepare and assist with estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance health care directives.
- Support estate and trust administration, probate filings, guardianships, conservatorships, and related litigation.
- Track deadlines, prepare and file court documents, coordinate required notices, and maintain accurate client files and records.
- Assist with financial records, estate accountings, billing, and other administrative tasks related to client matters.
- Provide general administrative support to attorneys and staff as needed.
Qualifications
- Prior legal assistant or paralegal experience strongly preferred, ideally in trusts and estates, probate, or elder law.
- Familiarity with Maine probate procedures and forms preferred; New Hampshire probate experience is a plus.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, and discretion.
- Compassion and professionalism when working with clients and families facing illness, incapacity, or the loss of a loved one.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.
- Notary public commission or willingness to obtain one.
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