Drummond Woodsum
Legal Assistant – Labor & Employment / School Law Groups
Drummond Woodsum, Portland, Maine, us, 04122
Legal Assistant – Labor & Employment / School Law Groups
Portland, Maine
Drummond Woodsum is seeking a full-time legal assistant for our Labor & Employment and School Law Groups in our Portland, Maine office. This position entails carrying out administrative services, providing support to legal professionals by preparing various documents including correspondence, legal forms, and other types of documents, and support to enhance attorney/timekeeper effectiveness.
Responsibilities
Complete administrative duties, such as making copies, answering and directing phone calls, and greeting clients in a professional and courteous manner
Prepare documents and forms by completing initial drafts, processing edits and red‑lining in Word, and conversions and manipulations in PDF
Handle incoming and outgoing mail
Communicate with clients
Keep files and corresponding deadlines organized and identified
Provide exceptional service to all clients
Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
Be accurate, detail‑oriented, and have strong attention to detail
Take initiative and be proactive; anticipate needs; reach out to become more involved
Strong writing and verbal communication skills; excellent spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills
System proficiency: general knowledge and experience with common software applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite and PDF processing; strong Excel and MS Word skills in particular
Motivated to learn and provide work of the highest quality
Benefits
Insurance options, including domestic partner coverage, for health (either a co‑pay-based plan or HSA with firm contributions), dental, and vision
401(k) plan with pre‑ or post‑tax investment options and firm contributions
Wellness support, including telehealth coverage, and on‑site privacy rooms
Life insurance coverage at 1.5× your annual salary, plus supplemental voluntary coverage available
Leave plans, including paid parental leave, short‑ and long‑term disability
Firm involvement, including: Monthly firm lunch meetings to hear about all areas of the firm
Committee participation, such as our Community Service Committee which organizes a drive every December and our public outreach week in July
Social gatherings – 2025 included a field day BBQ, a holiday get‑together, and our annual Halloween party for our families
For consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter by email to hr@dwmlaw.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
Drummond Woodsum is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, veteran’s status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, citizenship status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Our Firm’s policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. To achieve our goal of equal opportunity, Drummond Woodsum makes good faith efforts to recruit, hire and advance in employment qualified minorities, females, disabled individuals and covered veterans. EOE M/F/V/D
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Drummond Woodsum is seeking a full-time legal assistant for our Labor & Employment and School Law Groups in our Portland, Maine office. This position entails carrying out administrative services, providing support to legal professionals by preparing various documents including correspondence, legal forms, and other types of documents, and support to enhance attorney/timekeeper effectiveness.
Responsibilities
Complete administrative duties, such as making copies, answering and directing phone calls, and greeting clients in a professional and courteous manner
Prepare documents and forms by completing initial drafts, processing edits and red‑lining in Word, and conversions and manipulations in PDF
Handle incoming and outgoing mail
Communicate with clients
Keep files and corresponding deadlines organized and identified
Provide exceptional service to all clients
Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
Be accurate, detail‑oriented, and have strong attention to detail
Take initiative and be proactive; anticipate needs; reach out to become more involved
Strong writing and verbal communication skills; excellent spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills
System proficiency: general knowledge and experience with common software applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite and PDF processing; strong Excel and MS Word skills in particular
Motivated to learn and provide work of the highest quality
Benefits
Insurance options, including domestic partner coverage, for health (either a co‑pay-based plan or HSA with firm contributions), dental, and vision
401(k) plan with pre‑ or post‑tax investment options and firm contributions
Wellness support, including telehealth coverage, and on‑site privacy rooms
Life insurance coverage at 1.5× your annual salary, plus supplemental voluntary coverage available
Leave plans, including paid parental leave, short‑ and long‑term disability
Firm involvement, including: Monthly firm lunch meetings to hear about all areas of the firm
Committee participation, such as our Community Service Committee which organizes a drive every December and our public outreach week in July
Social gatherings – 2025 included a field day BBQ, a holiday get‑together, and our annual Halloween party for our families
For consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter by email to hr@dwmlaw.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
Drummond Woodsum is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, veteran’s status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, citizenship status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Our Firm’s policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. To achieve our goal of equal opportunity, Drummond Woodsum makes good faith efforts to recruit, hire and advance in employment qualified minorities, females, disabled individuals and covered veterans. EOE M/F/V/D
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